William Austin Aldama, the son of Netflix’s Cheer coach Monica Aldama, was arrested in Texas. In January 2024, several news outlets reported that William Austin was nabbed in Texas on charges of possessing child sex abuse images. He was charged with 10 counts according to Navarro County court records.
William Austin is free on bond. His terms include random drug testing, a $60 monthly reporting fee, and voluntary inspections of his smartphone and computer, according to court filings. Aldama is also “prohibited from viewing pornographic images by any means, including the use of the internet,” according to the documents.
Court records show that his bond was set at $20,000 for each of his charges.
How old is he? What does he do for a living?
Here is what we know about William Austin.
Meet William Austin Aldama, Monica Aldama Son
Austin Aldama is the oldest of two children of cheerleading coach Monica Aldama. Monica welcomed her son with her husband Chris Aldama.
In May 2012, on Austin’s 16th birthday, Monica wished her son, “My firstborn is 16 today and is now a licensed driver!!!! Ahhhhh….. Time flies! Happy birthday Austin!
His dad Chris is a graduate of Corsicana High School and went to Southwest Texas State University to study Criminal Justice. Since 2009, Chris has dedicated his unrivaled talent to the betterment of Navarro County.
Besides William Austin, Monica and Chris also have a daughter named Ally.
On Jan. 17, 2024, an indictment filed in Navarro County cites many digital video files and claims that some of the youngsters were as young as two years old. Court documents reveal ten charges of possession with intent to promote child pornography, a third-degree felony, with a July 2022 date.
However, Austin’s attorneys Heather Barbieri and Kerri Donica claimed that he is innocent.
“In response to the recent media scrutiny surrounding our client, Austin Aldama, we want to set the record straight. The attention drawn to this case, fueled solely by the celebrity status of his mother, is an egregious attempt to distort the truth,” they said in a statement. “Let us be absolutely clear — Austin is innocent. The charges against him lack legal merit, and we are confident that the facts, which will prove his innocence, will come to light during the legal proceedings.”
According to IMDb, William Austin appeared in two episodes as himself throughout the show’s two-season run.
William Austin Aldama Age
As of January 2024, William Austin Aldama is 27 years old.
William Austin Aldama Job
William Austin was reportedly working as a regional sales manager. He is reportedly employed at The Greenbrier Companies in the Railroad Manufacture industry.
William Austin is a graduate of Texas Tech University.
Is William Austin Aldama On Instagram?
No, Austin Aldama doesn’t appear on Instagram or Facebook.
Is William Austin Aldama Dating Anyone?
It is not clear if Austin Aldama was dating anyone at the time of his arrest. Since his socials are undiscoverable at the moment, his dating life remains a mystery. But per his mom’s Facebook, he was allegedly seeing a blonde young lady. They went to prom together and were spotted together last in 2015 on Monica’s Facebook.
But they are likely separated now or were just close friends, to begin with.
Related FAQs
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Where Is William Austin Aldama From?
Austin Aldama hailed from Corsicana, Texas.
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When Is William Austin Aldama Birthday?
Austin Aldama celebrates his birthday on 16 May.
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 How Tall Is William Austin Aldama?
Per his pictures, Austin stands tall above 6 feet.