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NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 25, 2026Hillsborough

Judge withdraws from CCISD coach sexual abuse case as bail set at $1.5 million

Judge Inna Klein has withdrawn from the criminal case against a former CCISD coach accused of sexual abuse, while the defendant has retained former County Judge Terry Shamsie as legal counsel. The accused remains in the legal process with a $1.5 million bond set following allegations involving a former student athlete.

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Why It Matters

The case involves serious criminal allegations against a school district employee, impacting the local school community and the ongoing judicial proceedings in Nueces County.

Key Facts

  • Judge Inna Klein withdrew from the case in the 214th District Court of Nueces County.
  • The defendant, Bellino, has hired former County Judge Terry Shamsie as his defense attorney.
  • A bail of $1.5 million has been set for the defendant.
  • The allegations involve a former student athlete at Mary Carroll High School.
  • The victim reported that the alleged abuse began when she was 15 years old.
  • The Corpus Christi Police Department arrested Bellino last week.
  • Authorities received a report in 2022 regarding a separate alleged inappropriate relationship between Bellino and another minor student.

Who's Mentioned

personTerry Shamsie“Defense attorney and former County Judge”other15“Age of the victim when alleged abuse began”personBellino“Defendant and former coach”locationMary Carroll High School“School where the defendant coached”organizationCorpus Christi Police Department“Agency that investigated the case”personInna Klein“Judge who withdrew from the case”