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Posted on Tue, Apr 19, 2011 : 5:15 p.m.
Former Tae Kwon Do instructor convicted of sexually assaulting children is sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in prison
By Lee Higgins
A former Ann Arbor area Tae Kwon Do instructor who admitted to sexually assaulting two of his students and possessing child pornography was sentenced today by Washtenaw County Circuit Judge Donald Shelton to a minimum of 20 years in prison.
Edward James Bruner, 58, of Scio Township, pleaded guilty last month to two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of possessing child pornography. During his sentencing this afternoon, Bruner asked for forgiveness.
Edward James Bruner
"I hope that everybody's lives that I affected, that somewhere later on that they find it in their heart to forgive me," he said.
Shelton responded, "Well, that's one thing Mr. Bruner when you're talking about adults. It's quite another when you're talking about children."
Shelton sentenced Bruner to a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of 30 years in prison. He gave Bruner credit for 93 days already served. When Bruner is released, Shelton said, he will be subject to electronic monitoring for life.
Bruner was arrested Jan. 16 after he was driving on I-94 near Chelsea while sexually assaulting a 12-year boy, who was a student of his at Kitchi Tae Kwon Do in Dexter Township.
Two days after the arrest, police executed a search warrant at Bruner's home off Jackson Road and recovered child pornography. Then, another boy, who is now 19, reported that Bruner sexually assaulted him at a Chelsea home in 2004. At the time of that assault, Bruner was working at another Ann Arbor area studio.
Washtenaw County Assistant Prosecutor Blake Hatlem said in court today that the victims' families and authorities were grateful that Good Samaritans called police in January to report the assault on the highway.
Lee Higgins covers crime and courts for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached by phone at (734) 623-2527 and email at [email protected].
Posted on Tue, Apr 19, 2011 : 5:15 p.m.
Former Tae Kwon Do instructor convicted of sexually assaulting children is sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in prison
By Lee Higgins
A former Ann Arbor area Tae Kwon Do instructor who admitted to sexually assaulting two of his students and possessing child pornography was sentenced today by Washtenaw County Circuit Judge Donald Shelton to a minimum of 20 years in prison.
Edward James Bruner, 58, of Scio Township, pleaded guilty last month to two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of possessing child pornography. During his sentencing this afternoon, Bruner asked for forgiveness.
Edward James Bruner
"I hope that everybody's lives that I affected, that somewhere later on that they find it in their heart to forgive me," he said.
Shelton responded, "Well, that's one thing Mr. Bruner when you're talking about adults. It's quite another when you're talking about children."
Shelton sentenced Bruner to a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of 30 years in prison. He gave Bruner credit for 93 days already served. When Bruner is released, Shelton said, he will be subject to electronic monitoring for life.
Bruner was arrested Jan. 16 after he was driving on I-94 near Chelsea while sexually assaulting a 12-year boy, who was a student of his at Kitchi Tae Kwon Do in Dexter Township.
Two days after the arrest, police executed a search warrant at Bruner's home off Jackson Road and recovered child pornography. Then, another boy, who is now 19, reported that Bruner sexually assaulted him at a Chelsea home in 2004. At the time of that assault, Bruner was working at another Ann Arbor area studio.
Washtenaw County Assistant Prosecutor Blake Hatlem said in court today that the victims' families and authorities were grateful that Good Samaritans called police in January to report the assault on the highway.
Lee Higgins covers crime and courts for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached by phone at (734) 623-2527 and email at [email protected].
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Tae kwon do instructor facing new sexual assault, child pornography charges
Posted: Sat, Feb 12, 2011 : 5:59 a.m.
Topics: Crime , News , Chelsea , Dexter
By Lee Higgins
Crime and courts reporter
A former tae kwon doe instructor accused of sexually assaulting a boy last month on I-94 near Chelsea was charged Thursday with sexually assaulting another boy seven years ago and possessing child pornography.
Edward James Bruner, 58, of Scio Township, was arraigned Thursday in 14A-1 District Court on one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and four counts of possessing child sexually abusive material.
Edward James Bruner
Bruner already is facing charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and second-degree criminal sexual conduct. He is being held at the Washtenaw County Jail without bond, jail officials said Friday.
Michigan State Police troopers said Bruner was arrested the night of Jan. 16 after motorists allegedly spotted him driving on I-94 near Chelsea while sexually assaulting a boy. At the time, Bruner was an instructor at Kitchi Tae Kwon Do in Dexter Township, where the 12-year-old victim was a student of his, troopers said.
Two days after the arrest, police executed a search warrant at Bruner's home off Jackson Road and recovered child pornography, Trooper Todd Etue said.
The second victim, now 19, recently came forward, alleging Bruner sexually assaulted him at a Chelsea home on one occasion in 2004, Etue said. At that time, Bruner was teaching at Ann Arbor West Tae Kwon Do in Scio Township, where the victim was a student of his, Det. Sgt. Dale Smith said.
According to court records, Bruner's wife of more than 34 years has filed for divorce. Bruner is scheduled to return to court Feb. 24 for a preliminary hearing.
If convicted, he could be sentenced to life in prison.
Editor's note: This story was updated to add the name of the tae kwon do studio where Edward Bruner was teaching in 2004.
Lee Higgins covers crime and courts for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached by phone at (734) 623-2527 and email at [email protected].
Tags: Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department, sexual assault,
Tae kwon do instructor facing new sexual assault, child pornography charges
Posted: Sat, Feb 12, 2011 : 5:59 a.m.
Topics: Crime , News , Chelsea , Dexter
By Lee Higgins
Crime and courts reporter
A former tae kwon doe instructor accused of sexually assaulting a boy last month on I-94 near Chelsea was charged Thursday with sexually assaulting another boy seven years ago and possessing child pornography.
Edward James Bruner, 58, of Scio Township, was arraigned Thursday in 14A-1 District Court on one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and four counts of possessing child sexually abusive material.
Edward James Bruner
Bruner already is facing charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and second-degree criminal sexual conduct. He is being held at the Washtenaw County Jail without bond, jail officials said Friday.
Michigan State Police troopers said Bruner was arrested the night of Jan. 16 after motorists allegedly spotted him driving on I-94 near Chelsea while sexually assaulting a boy. At the time, Bruner was an instructor at Kitchi Tae Kwon Do in Dexter Township, where the 12-year-old victim was a student of his, troopers said.
Two days after the arrest, police executed a search warrant at Bruner's home off Jackson Road and recovered child pornography, Trooper Todd Etue said.
The second victim, now 19, recently came forward, alleging Bruner sexually assaulted him at a Chelsea home on one occasion in 2004, Etue said. At that time, Bruner was teaching at Ann Arbor West Tae Kwon Do in Scio Township, where the victim was a student of his, Det. Sgt. Dale Smith said.
According to court records, Bruner's wife of more than 34 years has filed for divorce. Bruner is scheduled to return to court Feb. 24 for a preliminary hearing.
If convicted, he could be sentenced to life in prison.
Editor's note: This story was updated to add the name of the tae kwon do studio where Edward Bruner was teaching in 2004.
Lee Higgins covers crime and courts for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached by phone at (734) 623-2527 and email at [email protected].
Tags: Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department, sexual assault,