Former Peoria High School basketball coach Daniel Ruffin appeared in the Peoria County Courthouse this week for a pretrial hearing on sexual misconduct charges that involve two of his former students.
Legal Proceedings Continue Amid Serious Allegations
Prosecutors allege that Ruffin engaged in a pattern of abuse, including inappropriate text messages and sexual acts that reportedly took place in his school office, targeting a 16‑year‑old and another student who was 17 at the time.
The case began to surface in February when a student’s phone allegedly revealed texts from Ruffin, prompting his arrest; a second victim later came forward, providing explicit messages that were turned over to investigators.
Ruffin’s defense has asked for additional time, and the court has scheduled a new pretrial for August 6, with the trial set to commence on August 17.
At present, Ruffin remains under GPS monitoring and is confined to his home, subject to a strict no‑contact order that bars any communication with the alleged victims.