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Local music school faces civil suit over sexual abuse of student

Original post made on Jan 20, 2020

School of Rock, a private music school in Midtown Palo Alto, is facing a civil lawsuit stemming from incidents of sexual abuse against a 15-year-old student by one of its instructors in 2017.

Read the full story here Web Link posted Monday, January 20, 2020, 10:23 AM

Comments (3)

Posted by Amy
a resident of Whisman Station
on Jan 20, 2020 at 12:41 pm

The man got "up to one year" in county jail! But actually served what? Six months? Six days? Probation? What was the crime to which he pled guilty or no contest as part of a PLEA BARGAIN with the Santa Clara County DA's Office? Was the girl not a cooperating witness? Did he have a criminal record? Is the man now a registered sex offender? Where does he live? Where is he working?


Posted by member
a resident of Sylvan Park
on Jan 20, 2020 at 12:44 pm

For sexually abusing an underage teen he only got 1 year in county jail? No big deal, right? No wonder it was worth it to him to do engage a minor sexually. Why doesn't California have stronger penalties for actions that do so much damage to young people?!


Posted by member
a resident of Sylvan Park
on Jan 20, 2020 at 1:05 pm

In response to Amy: Megan's Law is the name of the CA State website for sex offender look up.
He may not be able to get a job. The State paid for his jail stay and may pay for his freedom afterward as he won't be very employable. Though, it sounds like he already wasn't very employable. It sounds like he has some problems that may lead to future convictions. A troubled person who goes around hurting others.


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