Former UC Davis Coach Sentenced for Child Pornography Charges
- Daniel Noble pled guilty to charges of distributing child pornography, sharing over 20 videos in a private group chat.
- He was sentenced to more than seven years in prison and ordered to pay $20,000 in restitution to victims.
- This case underscores the critical need for vigilance in protecting children in sports and community programs.
Daniel Noble, a former assistant water polo coach at UC Davis, was sentenced to seven years and three months in federal prison for distributing child pornography. The 28-year-old, who resided in San Diego, pled guilty in June 2022 after sharing over 20 videos in a Kik private group chat dedicated to such content. At the time of his offenses in March and April 2022, he was actively coaching both the UC Davis men's team and its associated youth team. In addition to his prison sentence, Noble was ordered to pay $20,000 in restitution to the victims of his crimes. This case highlights the serious legal repercussions of child exploitation and the importance of safeguarding vulnerable populations, particularly in environments involving youth sports. The sentencing serves as a reminder of the ongoing issues surrounding child pornography and the need for vigilance in monitoring and preventing such activities within community programs.