Former youth counselor Michael Lesko, accused of 21 sex crimes against young boys, extradited from Georgia for trial in Ohio.

Michael Lesko, a former youth counselor from West Chester, Ohio, has been extradited from Georgia to face trial for 21 sex crime charges involving multiple young boys in four cities, including rape and unlawful sexual conduct. Allegations span 15 years, affecting at least five victims under 13. Lesko, who has held various mentorship roles, pleaded not guilty and is held on a $500,000 bond with conditions, including GPS monitoring and no contact with victims. Authorities seek additional information on potential unidentified victims.

October 02, 2024
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