Gymnastics and Cheer Gym Owner Accused of Abusing Teen Employee

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The owner of a gymnastics and cheer gym in Delaware has been arrested and jailed after he allegedly had a sexual relationship with a teen employee at his facility. 

Thomas Keaton, 31, faces several charges, including first-degree sexual abuse and fourth-degree rape. 

According to an ABC affiliate in Philadelphia, Keaton owns Legends Elite Gym in Dover. 

Police say Keaton had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old employee in 2023 from February to March.

Keaton turned himself in on Tuesday, and he is being held at a Delaware prison on $121k cash bail, according to authorities. 

Investigators said they are only releasing limited information about the allegations at this time.

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