A Butler County EMT involved with a youth football program accused of sexually assaulting three boys was in court on Wednesday.

A judge held all charges against Nathan Mitchell over for trial and ordered him to have no contact with any minors, including his children.

The courtroom on Wednesday was filled with tears and anger as three boys, all under the age of 11, testified about the things Mitchell allegedly did to them. Their parents broke down as the children told the court that Mitchell allegedly used melatonin and grooming tactics to assault the boys at sleepovers.

Investigators said Mitchell preyed on children who were closest to him, as all three victims were best friends with his two sons.

Prosecutors contend Mitchell used his own children as a lure, inviting boys to sleepo

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