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Opening statements begin in trial of former Blessed Sacrament School custodian in Webb County
By Alex Cano, Elena Stoica, Christian Del Rio at KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 7, 2026
· 7 min read
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Opening statements were delivered in the trial of Carlos Zamora, who prosecutors said worked at Blessed Sacrament School as a custodian and also served as a girls’ basketball coach.Prosecutors told jurors the case centers on allegations from the fall of 2022, when the compla...
Key takeaway Prosecutors told jurors the case centers on allegations from the fall of 2022, when the complainant was 13 years old and a middle school student.
Why this matters in Laredo News
The trial of Carlos Zamora, a former custodian and girls' basketball coach at Blessed Sacrament School, has significant implications for the Laredo community, particularly in the realm of school safety and accountability. As the case unfolds, it will be crucial to examine how the school's administration and the Diocese of Laredo responded to allegations of misconduct and whether adequate measures were in place to prevent such incidents. The fact that the complainant was enrolled in a program that made her particularly vulnerable raises questions about the support systems in place for students who may be more susceptible to exploitation. The community will be watching closely to see how the school and the diocese address these concerns and work to prevent similar incidents in the future. The outcome of this trial will also have implications for how schools in Webb County balance the need to provide a safe and supportive environment for students with the need to protect the rights of employees and volunteers.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
Reading time: 7 min
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What is this story about? LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Opening statements were delivered in the trial of Carlos Zamora, who prosecutors said worked at Blessed Sacrament School as a custodian and also served as a girls’ basketball coach.Prosecutors told jurors the case centers on allegations from the fall of 2022, when the compla...
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