VISTA, Calif. – The father of retired tennis star Mark Philippoussis pleaded not guilty Thursday to molesting two 9-year-old girls while he was a private tennis instructor in California.
Nikolaos Philippoussis, 68, entered pleas to 14 counts of committing lewd acts and sex acts with children. He could face life in prison if convicted.
Philippoussis is accused of molesting two of his tennis students for more than a year, beginning in June 2016.
Prosecutors say the encounters took place at his home, in his car and at a San Diego County country club.
Nikolaos Philippoussis, 68, entered pleas to 14 counts of committing lewd acts and sex acts with children. He could face life in prison if convicted.
Philippoussis is accused of molesting two of his tennis students for more than a year, beginning in June 2016.
Prosecutors say the encounters took place at his home, in his car and at a San Diego County country club.