Bronx girls basketball coach Jayvone Johnson indicted for raping 14 year old girl at JetSet Motel

An ex-gym teacher and girls’ basketball coach in the Bronx is facing serious charges after allegedly bringing a 14-year-old student to a motel and raping her following a game. Jayvone Johnson, 35, was indicted for second-degree rape and sexual abuse in connection with the disturbing incident, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark revealed in a statement.

The alleged assault took place a year prior while Johnson was working as a “physical education specialist” and a middle school basketball coach at Icahn Charter School 2 in the Van Nest neighborhood. According to his LinkedIn profile, Johnson also served as the program director of the after-school New York Junior Tennis & Learning program.

On December 23, 2024, Johnson reportedly approached the teenage girl after a basketball game at the Bronx charter school and convinced her to accompany him to the JetSet Motel near Third Avenue and East 184th Street. It was there that he allegedly raped the victim.

Despite his professional roles working with young students, Johnson is now facing serious criminal charges. The Icahn Charter School 2 confirmed that Johnson is no longer employed by the school. The school declined to comment further on the situation.

Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark expressed her concerns about the case, stating, “This defendant allegedly brought the teenage girl to a motel. There he allegedly raped the victim. As a basketball coach, this defendant had the trust of school leaders, parents, and students. In this instance, instead of honoring that trust, he broke it.”

Johnson is scheduled to appear in court on April 21 to address the charges against him. The disturbing allegations have shocked the community and raised serious questions about the safety and well-being of students in educational settings. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and accountability in protecting young people from harm.