A former teacher and coach from Texas has been apprehended on allegations of grooming a teenage girl. The case reportedly involves the use of an AI-generated document to detail manipulation strategies.

Matthan Lough, aged 32, was arrested on December 10 and is facing a single charge of child grooming, as reported by FOX 4.

Prosecutors allege that Lough engaged in inappropriate communication with a 17-year-old girl. The girl was a member of the Christian Center of Mesquite church, where Lough’s father had served as senior pastor until his resignation on November 23. Lough eventually became the girl’s volleyball coach.

The investigation was initiated after the girl’s mother discovered inappropriate text messages between her daughter and Lough. She reported these findings to the local police in early October, according to FOX 4.

Now, Matthan Lough, who once held the dual roles of teacher and volleyball coach, finds himself facing serious charges of child grooming in Mesquite, Texas, as noted by FOX 4.

In a police interview, the victim reportedly told authorities she first met Lough at an event celebrating her cousin’s graduation in May 2023. Lough allegedly approached the victim as she was playing volleyball with her sister to discuss a sports team he was trying to create. 

In the spring of 2025, Lough allegedly contacted the victim to request her phone number so that he could send her a volleyball highlight reel, FOX 4 reported. However, authorities reportedly say the conversations quickly escalated in the summer, with Lough sending the victim text messages about her appearance. He later allegedly began requesting explicit photos from the minor. 

Authorities pointed to three key alleged incidents in September that ultimately led to the child grooming charges, according to FOX 4. Prosecutors allege Lough hugged and kissed the victim inside a storage closet at their shared church, participated in oral sex with the victim while his daughter was in gymnastics class, and met up with her in a parking lot, where he is accused of touching the victim inappropriately.

Matthan Lough was arrested on an alleged child grooming charge in the Dallas suburb of Mesquite, Texas, on Dec. 10, 2025. (iStock)

As officials began investigating Lough’s alleged behavior, they reportedly discovered an AI-generated document titled, “Hypothetical Counter-Influence Plan.” The five-step plan allegedly outlined ways to manipulate women, while providing details on how to achieve each step. 

According to the affidavit, the five steps were to “stabilize and strengthen her,” “plant gentle doubts,” “rebuild her autonomy,” “shift the power dynamic,” and finally, “let her choose.” 

The victim also reportedly told investigators she felt fearful of Lough because he had a “step-by-step process” on how to kill someone and also carried a concealed firearm.

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Matthan Lough is accused of using an AI-generated outline to sexually groom a 17-year-old girl after the pair met in the spring of 2023, according to FOX 4. (iStock)

In a statement to Fox News Digital, the Christian Center of Mesquite said Lough was not an employee of the church, but conceded the allegations may have taken place on the organization’s property.

“The Church Board is unified in its strongest possible condemnation of the criminal actions that led to this arrest,” the board said in a statement. “We note that Mathan Lough was not an employee of CCM. Our immediate priority is to support and seek justice for the victim and her family. We extend our deepest prayers for their healing and protection during this profoundly painful time.”

Lough’s father, Senior Pastor Kevin Lough, reportedly resigned from his position last month, though he has not been accused of any wrongdoing.  

The Mesquite Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. 

Lough previously worked as a teacher and coach at Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy, and formerly served as a club volleyball coach for a local team, according to FOX 4.  

Fox News Digital was unable to immediately identify an attorney representing Lough.