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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThis just makes me sick (pedophile warning)
Prosecutor: Balyo admitted to sex with boyBATTLE CREEK, Mich. (WOOD) A longtime Christian radio host allegedly admitting to sexual assaulting at least one 12-year-old boy.
John Balyo was arraigned Monday in a Battle Creek courtroom on one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Its a felony charge that could land him in jail for the rest of his life.
Balyo shook his head as the charge against him was read.
He was arrested as the result of a federal investigation into Ronald Moser of Battle Creek. Police say Balyo paid Moser to arrange sexual liaisons with young boys for sex and that one of the encounters involving a 12-year-old happened in Battle Creek in May.
Calhoun County Prosecutor David Gilbert told Magistrate David Heiss Monday that Balyo confessed to police.
It is my understanding based on the police report that the defendant did make admissions to count one, Gilbert said.
Balyo, 35, had been held on $500,000 bond. That was revoked Monday.
I find based on Mr. Gilberts representations and statements and the police report, the proof of the defendants guilt is evident, and so I deny any pretrial release at this point, the magistrate said.
Balyo may yet face further charges Gilbert said more warrants were served over the weekend and the Battle Creek Police Department says it is actively working with other law enforcement agencies on the case.
Balyo, who worked at WCSG in Grand Rapids, was arrested Friday at a Christian music festival in Gaylord.
Monday, the general manager of WCSG made an on-air statement regarding Balyo and the charges. Chris Lemke said Balyos affiliation with the WCSG was ended Saturday.
After news of his arrest became public Friday, Balyo was fired from his position on the Kent County Traffic Squad, according to Kent County Undersheriff Jon Hess.
The Traffic Squad is an all-volunteer organization that works with police at festivals, parades and other public events to help direct traffic. The Traffic Squad does not have any arrest or police power. Its members always work in conjunction with a regular officer.
http://woodtv.com/2014/06/23/prosecutor-balyo-admitted-to-sex-with-boy/
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I just get so angry at these so-called "religious" people who prey on young children. All child molesters make me sick, but this makes me particularly ill. I hope he spends a very long time behind bars.
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This just makes me sick (pedophile warning) (Original Post)
catbyte
Jun 2014
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longtime Christian radio host allegedly admitting to sexual assaulting at least one 12-year-old boy
KamaAina
Jun 2014
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Admitted Child Sexual Predator feigned religious devotion to facilitate access to victims.
blueridge3210
Jun 2014
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KamaAina
(78,249 posts)1. longtime Christian radio host allegedly admitting to sexual assaulting at least one 12-year-old boy
Quelle surprise.
blueridge3210
(1,401 posts)2. Admitted Child Sexual Predator feigned religious devotion to facilitate access to victims.
Quelle Suprise.
Predators operate from stealth. Lions/tigers/cheetahs/Pedophiles.
It's what they do. As a person of faith I am also disgusted at the man's actions and the fact the his behavior causes people to question the reason for my belief.
No one said it was going to be easy.
Christ said, "take up your cross and follow me". No mention of a six-pack.
theHandpuppet
(19,964 posts)3. Yeah, no kidding
Pretty horrible that something as vile as this isn't even shocking anymore.
xfundy
(5,105 posts)4. Stories like this come out every few days.
When will people learn that those who profess to being a good True Christian are the very ones that need to have a close eye kept on them.