Rodriguez & Associates has retained multiple families who have come forward in connection with school sexual abuse allegations involving a Tehachapi Unified School District (TUSD) teacher.
According to reports, 43-year-old Timothy James Seaman, a Kern County physical education teacher, was arrested on December 16, 2025, and booked into the Lerdo Justice Facility. He faces felony charges related to sexually explicit material involving a minor, including a child under the age of 12, as well as “two misdemeanor counts of annoying or molesting a child.” He has entered a plea of not guilty to all charges and is currently being held without bail.
Daniel Rodriguez, founder and president of Rodriguez & Associates, spoke to 23ABC Bakersfield on January 21, 2026, describing the family’s horrifying account of events and their concerns about the school’s delay in notifying authorities.
In a press conference with Marrissa Dickey, the mother of a minor victim who is among those the firm is representing, Daniel explains that parents were initially told by the school that the situation would be handled internally. When the authorities were contacted, the police informed them that no report had yet been filed by the school, emphasizing the school’s failure to comply with their mandatory reporting policy. TUSD policies require all school employees to immediately report any reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect to law enforcement or Child Protective Services.
“When parents trust schools with the care and safety of their children, that trust must be honored. When concerns are raised, early reporting and transparency are critical to protecting children.”
– Daniel Rodriguez, Founder and President of Rodriguez & Associates
The family of the alleged victim is encouraging anyone with information or similar experiences to contact the Tehachapi Police Department. A pre-preliminary hearing and preliminary examination in the criminal case are scheduled for February 25, 2026.
“I want to make sure that he never gets the chance to hurt students again. And to do that, the authorities need as much evidence as they can get,” Dickey told the press.
Daniel Rodriguez and his team bring more than two decades of trial experience to cases involving serious injury and institutional failure. With a long record of advocating for victims of school sex abuse and a deep commitment to the community they serve, Rodriguez & Associates is prepared to fight for the families impacted as the investigation continues.
If you believe your child has been victimized by school sex abuse, contact Rodriguez & Associates today to schedule a confidential case evaluation.