The teen in the relationship with her former volleyball coach that law enforcement called inappropriate is seeking to have contact with the accused.
On Thursday, Lawrence Corrales, submitted the motion to have the no contact order lifted in the Comanche County District Court for the teen’s request that due to being 19-years-old and having graduated high school, she “wishes to have contact” with his client, Nieko “Nicko” Miranda.
Miranda, 43, of Lawton, made an initial appearance March 14 in court for a felony count of sexual battery, records indicate. The crime is punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Miranda, who coached the high school volleyball team, is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with the then-18-year-old student athlete. The girl’s mother contacted Lawton police on Feb. 7 after discovering the teen had been staying at Miranda’s house, the warrant affidavit states.
A digital analysis of the teen’s phone revealed messages between Miranda and the teen dating from November 2023 to Feb. 11, the affidavit states. Investigators stated the messages were “explicit” between the teacher and student.
The discussions included references to meeting in Miranda’s classroom as well as her coming to the coach’s house and included sexual talk between them, according to the affidavit. There also was discussion of them being together after she graduates from high school. Miranda identified her as “girlfriend” in some messages.
Miranda was a computer science teacher and head girls volleyball coach at Eisenhower High School since being hired in June 2022, according to Miranda’s social media post. Lawton Public Schools said Miranda is no longer employed.
Following the revelations of the relationship, the girl finished school through virtual learning and graduated in May.
Miranda, who was identified as female in Comanche County Detention Center records, has been free on $30,000 since March 15. As part of the bond conditions, Miranda is to have no contact with the teen, shall not work at any school or be on any school property and not violate any laws.
Records indicate he returns to court at 1 p.m. June 14 for his preliminary hearing before Special District Judge Christine Galbraith.
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