Authorities reported that a former Texas teacher and coach was arrested for allegedly manipulating a teenage girl using an AI-generated document to outline manipulation tactics.

Matthan Lough, 32, was arrested on a single count of child sexual abuse on December 10, according to FOX 4.

According to prosecutors, Lough had inappropriate contact with a 17-year-old girl who attended the Mesquite Christian Center church, where her father was the senior pastor before resigning on November 23. Lough then became the victim's volleyball coach.

How did the approach to the minor begin?

The investigation began after the victim's mother contacted local police in early October after finding inappropriate text messages between Lough and her daughter, FOX 4 reported.

In a police interview, the victim allegedly told authorities that she met Lough at an event celebrating her cousin's graduation in May 2023. Lough allegedly approached the victim while 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 he could send her a video of her best volleyball plays, FOX 4 reported. However, authorities say the conversations quickly escalated over the summer, when Lough texted the victim about her appearance. Later, he allegedly began requesting explicit photos from the minor. Authorities cited three key alleged incidents in September that ultimately led to the child sexual abuse charges, according to FOX 4. Prosecutors allege that Lough hugged and kissed the victim inside a storage closet at their shared church, engaged in oral sex with the victim while his daughter was in gym class, and put her in a parking lot, where he is accused of inappropriately touching the victim.

He used an AI document with a plan to manipulate women

When authorities began investigating Lough's alleged conduct, they discovered an AI-generated document titled "Hypothetical Counterinfluence Plan." The five-step plan allegedly described ways to manipulate women and detailed how to accomplish each step. According to the affidavit,the five steps were to “stabilize and empower her,” “sow subtle doubts,” “rebuild her autonomy,” “shift the power dynamics,” and finally, “leave her to choose.” The victim also reportedly told investigators that she was afraid of Lough because he had a “step-by-step process” for killing someone and also carried a concealed firearm. In a statement to Fox News Digital, the Mesquite Christian Center said Lough was not an employee of the church but acknowledged that the allegations could have taken place on the organization's property. “The Church Board joins in its strongest condemnation of the criminal acts that led to this arrest,” the board said in a statement. "We want to make it clear that Mathan Lough was not an employee of CCM. Our immediate priority is to support and seek justice for the victim and his family. We extend our sincerest prayers for their healing and protection during this painful time."

Lough's father, Senior Pastor Kevin Lough, reportedly resigned from his position last month, although he has not been charged with any wrongdoing.

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.