November 6, 2026 · Bellingham, Washington · Published by Beverly Law
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What was reported
Robinson faces one count of third-degree rape of a child and one count of third-degree child molestation, both Class C felonies, according to charging documents cited by KIRO 7 on Nov. 7. The Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office alleges the crimes happened between March 25 and April 30, 2013, and that Robinson, then 28, used a position of trust, KOMO News reported.
Bellingham police opened the case in October after Bellingham Public Schools’ assistant superintendent for human resources passed along a former student’s report, KIRO 7 reported. Bellingham Public Schools told KOMO it received that report on Oct. 8 and had received no earlier reports or complaints of sexual misconduct by Robinson. Police arrested him Oct. 29, and he was released Oct. 31 after posting $100,000 bail, KIRO 7 reported.
Robinson pleaded not guilty at his Oct. 30 arraignment, My Bellingham Now reported. He is due back in Whatcom County Superior Court on Nov. 17, with a jury trial scheduled for Dec. 28, the outlet reported. He told KIRO 7 he had no comment. The charges are allegations, and Robinson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
What the two school districts said
Robinson had been the Mukilteo School District’s director of athletics and safety since June, and the district placed him on administrative leave after learning of the charges, KOMO News reported. The district told KOMO he completed state and federal criminal background checks. Bellingham Public Schools called the case details "deeply concerning and upsetting," according to KIRO 7.
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What this means for your case
Washington sets two civil deadlines for childhood sexual abuse. For abuse before June 6, 2024, RCW 4.16.340 allows a claim based on intentional conduct within three years of the act or three years from when the survivor discovered that the act caused the injury, whichever is later, and the clock does not start before age 18. For abuse on or after June 6, 2024, the same law sets no time limit.
A civil claim is separate from the criminal case and can examine what a school knew. Claims against a Washington local government entity must first be presented in writing, with a 60-calendar-day wait before suing, under RCW 4.96.020.
Keep messages, school and team records, and counseling records, and write down dates and the names of adults who were told. Our pages on suing a school for sexual abuse and sexual abuse filing deadlines explain more. Beverly Law handles sexual abuse claims across Washington. Call (310) 552-6959 for a free consultation. You owe no fees or costs unless we win.
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Sources
- KOMO News (Nov. 6, 2026): Mukilteo athletics director charged with child rape in Bellingham case
- KIRO 7 (Nov. 7, 2026): Mukilteo School District athletics director charged with rape, molestation of child in 2013
- My Bellingham Now: Former BPS employee pleads not guilty to child rape
- RCW 4.16.340, actions based on childhood sexual abuse
- RCW 4.96.020, claims against local governmental entities
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