GREENSBORO, N.C. — UPDATE July 25: Norman now faces a fifth charge of indecent liberties with a child. He will appear in court on July 26 at 8:30 a.m. Court records show the earliest incident is from May 1, 2012. One incident is from May 1, 2016, two offenses are from January 2018, and one is from April 2022.
UPDATE July 5: Greensboro police have charged Norman with an additional indecent liberties charge after a fourth victim came forward.
A Sensei and martial arts business owner was accused of and arrested for three counts of indecent liberties with children on Friday, June 23, according to the Greensboro Police Department (GDP) and Greensboro city officials.
Derek Lee Norman, who also went by alias Hakiym Akbar, is the owner of Sanyama Dojo on 1208 Grove Street, according to city officials and police.
There are three different children involved in this case, all under the age of 16, according to police.
Police and officials said Norman had frequent contact with children and community members while running his martial arts business.
Detectives with the GPD believe there could be more victims that haven't been identified.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000.
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