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Patrick Shawn Magnan pleads guilty to molestation charges- 110 Years or Life Waiting
Posted by: CotoBlogzz | 12/05/2008 04:30 PM
Patrick Shawn Magnan, a former karate instructor pleaded guilty today to 12 felony counts of lewd acts on a child under 14 and sentencing enhancement allegations for lewd acts on multiple children and substantial sexual conduct with a child.
Magnan had a prior felony conviction for a 1989 second degree attempted criminal sexual conduct upon a child under 13, in Michigan. He is expected to be sentenced to 110 years to life in state prison at his sentencing on Friday, December 12, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., in Department W-14, West Justice Center, Westminster. Between 1999 and November 2005, Magnan owned a karate studio at 16521 Magnolia Avenue in Westminster.
While working as a karate instructor at his studio, Magnan molested seven male victims, ages 10 to 14 years old, when he was alone with them while they were students at his karate school.
He primarily sexually assaulted the victims in his office. The defendant also molested some of the victims in the karate ring. T In July 2008, a male victim disclosed to a counselor that he had been molested by Magnan in 2005.
The Westminster Police Department (WPD) began an investigation and identified five additional victims. The victims said that they tried to avoid Magnan's office for fear that he would molest them. The victims also said that they did not initially come forward because they were ashamed about the sexual assault and were afraid of Magnan because he would talk about how strong he was and his ability to break a person's neck during karate practice.
The defendant was arrested Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, by WPD. The Orange County District Attorney's Office charged Magnan for the six victims, and on Aug. 4, 2008, issued a press release asking for the public's help in bringing forward additional information or victims.
As a result of the extensive media coverage, new evidence in the case was discovered and a seventh male victim was identified. Magnan was charged with molesting John Doe #7 in September 2008.
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Patrick Shawn Magnan pleads guilty to molestation charges- 110 Years or Life Waiting
Posted by: CotoBlogzz | 12/05/2008 04:30 PM
Patrick Shawn Magnan, a former karate instructor pleaded guilty today to 12 felony counts of lewd acts on a child under 14 and sentencing enhancement allegations for lewd acts on multiple children and substantial sexual conduct with a child.
Magnan had a prior felony conviction for a 1989 second degree attempted criminal sexual conduct upon a child under 13, in Michigan. He is expected to be sentenced to 110 years to life in state prison at his sentencing on Friday, December 12, 2008, at 2:00 p.m., in Department W-14, West Justice Center, Westminster. Between 1999 and November 2005, Magnan owned a karate studio at 16521 Magnolia Avenue in Westminster.
While working as a karate instructor at his studio, Magnan molested seven male victims, ages 10 to 14 years old, when he was alone with them while they were students at his karate school.
He primarily sexually assaulted the victims in his office. The defendant also molested some of the victims in the karate ring. T In July 2008, a male victim disclosed to a counselor that he had been molested by Magnan in 2005.
The Westminster Police Department (WPD) began an investigation and identified five additional victims. The victims said that they tried to avoid Magnan's office for fear that he would molest them. The victims also said that they did not initially come forward because they were ashamed about the sexual assault and were afraid of Magnan because he would talk about how strong he was and his ability to break a person's neck during karate practice.
The defendant was arrested Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, by WPD. The Orange County District Attorney's Office charged Magnan for the six victims, and on Aug. 4, 2008, issued a press release asking for the public's help in bringing forward additional information or victims.
As a result of the extensive media coverage, new evidence in the case was discovered and a seventh male victim was identified. Magnan was charged with molesting John Doe #7 in September 2008.
http://www.ocregister.com/news/magnan-126533-prosecutors-westminster.html
Published: Dec. 5, 2008 3:00 a.m.
Karate instructor pleads guilty to molesting 7 boys
Patrick Magnan of Westminster could get 110 years to life after plea to 12 felony counts.
By ANDREW GALVIN / The Orange County Register
A former karate instructor pleaded guilty Friday to molesting seven boys in his Westminster studio, prosecutors said.
Patrick Shawn Magnan, 51, of Westminster could be sentenced to as many as 110 years to life in state prison at his sentencing Dec. 12, prosecutors said.
Between 1999 and 2005, Magnan owned a karate studio at 16521 Magnolia Ave. in Westminster. He molested the victims, aged 10 to 14, while they were students at his school, prosecutors said.
The lewd acts included masturbation, groping and kissing, and took place primarily in Magnan's office, prosecutors said. Magnan closed the school sometime in late 2005 or early 2006.
In July 2008, one of the boys disclosed to a counselor that he had been molested by Magnan in 2005. The Westminster Police Department began an investigation and identified five additional victims.
The victims said that they did not initially come forward because they were ashamed about the sexual assault and were afraid of Magnan because he would talk about how strong he was and his ability to break a person's neck during karate practice, prosecutors said.
After Magnan was arrested and charged in August, an additional victim was identified, prosecutors said.
Magnan pleaded guilty Friday to 12 felony counts of lewd acts on a child under 14 and sentencing enhancements for lewd acts upon multiple children and substantial sexual conduct with a child, prosecutors said.
Magnan has a prior felony conviction for a 1989 second degree attempted criminal sexual conduct upon a child under 13, in Michigan, prosecutors said.
Contact the writer: 714-704-3705 or [email protected]
Published: Dec. 5, 2008 3:00 a.m.
Karate instructor pleads guilty to molesting 7 boys
Patrick Magnan of Westminster could get 110 years to life after plea to 12 felony counts.
By ANDREW GALVIN / The Orange County Register
A former karate instructor pleaded guilty Friday to molesting seven boys in his Westminster studio, prosecutors said.
Patrick Shawn Magnan, 51, of Westminster could be sentenced to as many as 110 years to life in state prison at his sentencing Dec. 12, prosecutors said.
Between 1999 and 2005, Magnan owned a karate studio at 16521 Magnolia Ave. in Westminster. He molested the victims, aged 10 to 14, while they were students at his school, prosecutors said.
The lewd acts included masturbation, groping and kissing, and took place primarily in Magnan's office, prosecutors said. Magnan closed the school sometime in late 2005 or early 2006.
In July 2008, one of the boys disclosed to a counselor that he had been molested by Magnan in 2005. The Westminster Police Department began an investigation and identified five additional victims.
The victims said that they did not initially come forward because they were ashamed about the sexual assault and were afraid of Magnan because he would talk about how strong he was and his ability to break a person's neck during karate practice, prosecutors said.
After Magnan was arrested and charged in August, an additional victim was identified, prosecutors said.
Magnan pleaded guilty Friday to 12 felony counts of lewd acts on a child under 14 and sentencing enhancements for lewd acts upon multiple children and substantial sexual conduct with a child, prosecutors said.
Magnan has a prior felony conviction for a 1989 second degree attempted criminal sexual conduct upon a child under 13, in Michigan, prosecutors said.
Contact the writer: 714-704-3705 or [email protected]
http://www.ocregister.com/news/magnan-68272-karate-westminster.html
Published: Aug. 4, 2008 3:00 a.m.
Karate instructor charged with molesting 6 boys
Prosecutors say he scared students into silence by telling them he could break someone's neck.
By LARRY WELBORN / The Orange County Register
WESTMINSTER - A former karate instructor, who authorities say scared his students into silence by telling them he was strong enough to break someone's neck, was arraigned Monday on charges of molesting six boys in his studio office.
Patrick Shawn Magnan, 51, of Westminster, was arrested Saturday and charged with 11 felony counts of lewd acts on children, plus sentencing enhancements accusing him of multiple acts of molestation and substantial sexual conduct with children.
He could be sentenced to 90 years to life in prison if convicted.
Magnan owned a karate studio at 16521 Magnolia Ave. in Westminster, but he closed his business sometime in late 2005 or early 2006.
A former student told a counselor in July 2008 that he had been molested while taking karate lessons from Magnan in 2005. Westminster police then launched an investigation and identified five other alleged victims.
Magnan is accused of molesting the six boys, ages 10 to 14, when he was alone with them while they were students at his karate school between 1999 and November 2005.
The victims told detectives that Magnan fondled, groped and kissed them in his office and in the karate ring, according to a statement released Monday by the District Attorney's Office.
The victims said they did not initially come forward because they were ashamed about the sexual assaults and were afraid of Magnan because during karate practice he would talk about how strong he was and his ability to break a person's neck.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Supervising District Attorney Investigator Tim Craig at 714-347-8558.
Contact the writer: [email protected], or 714 834-3784.
Patrick Magnan booking mug. DA will soon file charges against a Westminster karate studio owner for molesting boys in his charge.
Published: Aug. 4, 2008 3:00 a.m.
Karate instructor charged with molesting 6 boys
Prosecutors say he scared students into silence by telling them he could break someone's neck.
By LARRY WELBORN / The Orange County Register
WESTMINSTER - A former karate instructor, who authorities say scared his students into silence by telling them he was strong enough to break someone's neck, was arraigned Monday on charges of molesting six boys in his studio office.
Patrick Shawn Magnan, 51, of Westminster, was arrested Saturday and charged with 11 felony counts of lewd acts on children, plus sentencing enhancements accusing him of multiple acts of molestation and substantial sexual conduct with children.
He could be sentenced to 90 years to life in prison if convicted.
Magnan owned a karate studio at 16521 Magnolia Ave. in Westminster, but he closed his business sometime in late 2005 or early 2006.
A former student told a counselor in July 2008 that he had been molested while taking karate lessons from Magnan in 2005. Westminster police then launched an investigation and identified five other alleged victims.
Magnan is accused of molesting the six boys, ages 10 to 14, when he was alone with them while they were students at his karate school between 1999 and November 2005.
The victims told detectives that Magnan fondled, groped and kissed them in his office and in the karate ring, according to a statement released Monday by the District Attorney's Office.
The victims said they did not initially come forward because they were ashamed about the sexual assaults and were afraid of Magnan because during karate practice he would talk about how strong he was and his ability to break a person's neck.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Supervising District Attorney Investigator Tim Craig at 714-347-8558.
Contact the writer: [email protected], or 714 834-3784.
Patrick Magnan booking mug. DA will soon file charges against a Westminster karate studio owner for molesting boys in his charge.