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Martial Arts Instructor Indicted For Sexual Abuse Of Minors In Maryland: Sheriff

A martial arts instructor who worked in Maryland and Virginia is facing charges after being connected to at least two cases involving the sexual abuse of minors, the Charles County Sheriff's Office announced.

Steven James Hardeman

Steven James Hardeman

Photo Credit: Charles County Sheriff's Office

Steven James Hardeman, 37, of Newburg, is facing multiple rape charges and other sexual offenses after victims came forward and reported that he allegedly abused them while he was working at the American Martial Arts Gym in Waldorf, officials say.

The assaults occurred as far back as 2013, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. The case was recently presented to a grand jury, which indicted Hardemen on serious charges.

Investigators made note that Hardeman taught martial arts at other American Martial Arts gyms with locations in St. Mary’s County and Caroline County in Virginia.

Hardeman was charged with two counts of sex abuse of a minor, two counts of second-degree rape, and several other related offenses.

Investigators are concerned that there could be additional victims.

Anyone who may have been targeted by Hardeman - who was released and ordered to enroll in home confinement with a GPS tracker - has been asked to contact Det. Singh at the sheriff's office by calling (301) 609-6471

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