An Illinois high school football assistant coach has been arrested on criminal sexual abuse charges. High School on SI previously reported that John “Jake” Wakey had been placed on leave and was being investigated after the FBI received a tip accusing an employee of inappropriate sexual conduct involving a former student over a year ago. From that tip, investigators confirmed that at least eight students from 2013 to 2015 were abused by Wakey, according to a report by Capitol News Illinois . On Thursday, he was arrested and charged with nine Class 2 felony counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Illinois Assistant Football Coach Was Investigated By FBI, Local Law Enforcement The charges involve victims aged 13-to-17 by a person in a position of trust during the 2013, 2014 and 2015 school years. Four former students provided statements to Williamson County detectives, with eight total potential victims being connected to the investigation.…