ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Channel 9 is learning more about the disturbing allegations that an Orange County high school security guard raped an underage girl.
The principal of Sheeler High School off East Semoran Boulevard in Apopka said she's in the process of firing Marco Nelson, who was arrested earlier this month and charged with multiple counts of sexual activity with a teenage child and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Investigators said the underage girl was raped in the bedroom at Nelson's home, where he's accused of giving her alcohol on several occasions.
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Authorities still have not said whether the girl was a student of Sheeler.
Details from the report show Nelson "admitted to providing alcohol" to the victim, and she admitted to performing sex acts in "exchange for money" before the rape.
Nelson has been with the school since 2008. His friends said he is a kind-hearted man, and investigators should view the alleged victim's story with a critical eye.
"I feel like they should talk to the girl and see what's going on," said friend Tisha Hines.
Nelson was arrested on March 21 and suspended from school the next day, but the principal did not send a letter alerting parents until after spring break.
The principal said Sheeler wanted to make sure its teachers and counselors discussed the matter with them first. Until Nelson is fired later this week, he's not allowed back on campus, officials said.
Sheeler High School helps at-risk students earn a standard high school diploma, according to its website.
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