GUILTY PA - William Rhoads for raping 4 boys, Chester County, 2010

[Missizzy]

http://www.pottstownmercury.com/articles/2010/10/08/news/srv0000009599870.txt

Former coach and teacher in court for child rape case


"...William Lee Rhoads of Charlestown is charged with multiple counts of rape of a child, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault, possession of child and related crimes.

Looking disheveled and in shackles, Rhoads appeared before District Judge Ted Michaels Thursday morning...."
and

"....While Rhoads has been held in Chester County Prison in lieu of $5 million bail, Norcini [Rhoads' attorney] made a motion for a bail reduction from $5 million to $3 million. [Judge]Michaels asked Norcini if he felt his client would be posting bail. Norcini said that there was a possibility down the road that he could, to which Michaels denied the bail motion....."

and

"...The next scheduled court appearance for Rhoads is Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, in the Chester County Court."

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Another article with a few other details:

http://dailylocal.com/articles/2010/10/08/news/doc4cae3ff695482420984708.txt

"William Lee Rhoads, the former Villa Maria school teacher and Little League coach arrested on charges he sexually assaulted four young boys, on Thursday waived his right to a preliminary hearing, a signal that he may plead guilty rather than seek a trial.....

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And another detail:

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20101007_Chesco_coach_accused_of_sex_abuse_waives_hearing.html

"...Rhoads was "in a caretaking role" when the crimes occurred at his residence, the complaint said."

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[Missizzy]

http://www.mainlinemedianews.com/ar...urban_life/news/doc4cb0903538437688694740.txt

Chesco youth coach, ex-teacher waives hearing on sex assault rap


"William Lee Rhoads, the former Villa Maria school teacher and Little League coach arrested on charges he sexually assaulted four young boys, on Thursday waived his right to a preliminary hearing, a signal that he may plead guilty rather than seek a trial.

Rhoads shuffled into District Magisterial Judge Theodore Michael’s courtroom in leg irons and handcuffs, guarded by two state constables who brought him to court from the Chester County Prison, where he has been held on $5 million bail..."

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"...At a preliminary hearing the prosecution is obligated to put on enough evidence to establish that a crime has been committed and the defendant is responsible. Usually, the victim in an assault case would testify, however briefly.

In child abuse cases, many times the prosecution will take into account whether the defendant had forced his or her victims to testify in public about what happened to them in fashioning a sentencing offer...."

and

"....rejected the motion to reduce bail...."

and

"....The complaint stated that Rhoads had at least 60 video recordings of his sexual acts with the victims..."

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[Missizzy]

Far, far worse than I imagined. And I'm left wondering about all the hundreds of other children Rhoads came into contact with....in the US and on his "travels". In his apology, Rhoads asks the victims to "remember all of the good things". And what would that be????

Disgusting. Bless those little boys.



http://dailylocal.com/articles/2011/04/16/news/doc4daa275e58ffc200635220.txt

Coach headed to prison on sexual charges


"A retired schoolteacher and youth baseball coach from Charlestown has pleaded guilty to raping and sexually molesting four young boys, one only 4-years-old, at his home, over a period of years, crimes the prosecution called “horrific.” In a plea agreement worked out between attorneys for William Lee Rhoads and the Chester County District Attorney’s Office, Rhoads, 71, was sentenced to 25 to 50 years in state prison...."

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"....Not only did Rhoads sexually assault his four young victims, but he filmed the acts and recorded himself talking to the victims as he assaulted them..."

and

"....He also kept a 12-page handwritten journal in which he described what he had done to the boys, “in graphic and excruciating detail,” [Deputy District Attorney, Elizabeth] Pitts said. Chester County detectives investigating the case also found evidence that he had watched the videos of his abuse over and over. The videos “are so horrific they are beyond description..."

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"....There is audio on the tapes as well which reveal the coercion, bribery and demanding manner and tone (Rhoads) used to command these children into compliance...."

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