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Authorities Investigating Whether Additional Victims VINELAND, N.J. -- A Boys and Girls Club boxing coach has been charged with sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl. Marvin Johnson , 42, repeatedly assaulted a girl he met through his position at the club, authorities said. Johnson volunteered and was employed by the Boys and Girls Club in Vineland for nearly three years. The assaults began when the girl was 12 and continued through this year, authorities said. The victim is now 15. Authorities said the assaults occurred in Vineland and outside Cumberland County, but not at the club. Chris Volker , Johnson's supervisor, said he was stunned by the charges. "When something like that happens, it's quite distressful," Volker said. "We're here to keep kids safe." Volker said Johnson was fired, soon after the allegations surfaced.... [read full story]
