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Palo Alto middle school coach charged with 100 molestation counts
San Jose Mercury News ^ | 8/22/5 | Elise Ackerman and Julie Patel

Posted on 08/22/2005 3:29:42 PM PDT by SmithL

Students in Palo Alto returned to school today as a long-time athletic director and coach at Jordan Middle School is in jail facing charges he allegedly molested a student years ago.

Police said Bill Giordano, 59, was arrested at his home in Menlo Park Thursday on suspicion of more than 100 counts of child molestation. He is being being held in the San Mateo County Jail and will be arraigned today.

According to Menlo Park police, the charges stem from a relationship that Giordano allegedly developed with a student 14 years ago. That relationship allegedly lasted a couple of years before it ended. The victim, who is now in her mid-20s, recently reported the relationship to the authorities.

According to the school's Web page, Giordano currently teaches physical education to sixth, seventh and eighth-graders. He is the head track coach at Jordan, specializing in sprints and relays and is a volley ball coach at Palo Alto High School.

Marilyn Cook, associate superintendent of the Palo Alto Unified School District, said Giordano has worked for the district since 1978 and has been a physical education teacher at Jordan for 14 years.

Cook said the district found out Friday afternoon about Giordano's arrest and district staff and the Jordan principal were notified. Letters will be sent home to Jordan parents today -- the first day of the new school year -- and officials will talk to school staff members later today.

(Excerpt) Read more at contracostatimes.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; US: California
KEYWORDS: childmolestor; coach; sexoffenders
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To: visualops
but 25-14 years victim = one sick bastard teacher.

Very true.

21 posted on 08/22/2005 4:16:03 PM PDT by ThinkDifferent (That's great. What?)
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To: SmithL

Short drop and a quick stop.


22 posted on 08/22/2005 4:17:14 PM PDT by trubluolyguy (How does He know what you're gonna do? He had a great view from YOUR cross.)
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To: MeanWestTexan

Me too...I think those women should have gotten the same punishment any guy gets.


23 posted on 08/22/2005 4:18:09 PM PDT by trubluolyguy (How does He know what you're gonna do? He had a great view from YOUR cross.)
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To: martin_fierro

He was 45 - she was 14...
Read more below...
San FranFreakShow rides again!

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A Palo Alto school teacher has been arrested on suspicion that he had a sexual relationship with a student beginning 14 years ago, police said Monday.


William Giordano ,59, allegedly developed a relationship with the girl when she was just 14, Menlo Park police Sgt. Jim Simpson said. The relationship ended after several years, according to police.


Menlo Park detectives served a search warrant on Giordano's home and seized a number of items, authorities said.


The victim, now in her twenties, recently reported the relationship to authorities. An arraignment was scheduled for Monday.


24 posted on 08/22/2005 5:07:29 PM PDT by Dashing Dasher (Why do they keep PINGING me to these weird threads? I have no idea!!!)
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To: TheBattman

while here is one person being in this story the headline is about 100. can your square your comments with the difference between one and 100?


25 posted on 08/22/2005 5:41:07 PM PDT by q_an_a
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To: q_an_a

I believe they are stating that their 'relationship' consisted of 100 counts of molestation.

And not 100 victims.

Thank heavens.


26 posted on 08/22/2005 5:44:58 PM PDT by Dashing Dasher (Why do they keep PINGING me to these weird threads? I have no idea!!!)
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To: q_an_a

Huh? This story is about one coach and one student (with repeated offenses). Just like the story I related.


27 posted on 08/22/2005 8:00:14 PM PDT by TheBattman (Islam (and liberalism)- the cult of Satan)
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To: Dashing Dasher

thanks. the link was to a subscription page and I did not read more than 100 counts, so it is about 100 times with one girl. what a mess.


28 posted on 08/23/2005 7:07:07 AM PDT by q_an_a
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To: twas
The victim, who is now in her mid-20s, recently reported the relationship to the authorities.

Looks like he liked young girls.

29 posted on 08/23/2005 7:09:50 AM PDT by DCPatriot
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To: MeanWestTexan
I am curious to compare and contrast the reactions to this guy and reactions to the various "hot blond" female teachers that did much the same thing.

The prevailing "wisdom" here at FR is that it's ok when women molest boys.

Prevailing wisdom amongst the "men", anyway.

30 posted on 08/23/2005 7:10:13 AM PDT by Psycho_Bunny (Every evil which liberals imagine Judaism and Christianity to be, islam is.)
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To: TheBattman

Sometimes its not so much regression as you're just are doing your damndest to forget.....then one day you realize that what happened needs to be brought to light.

It's strange, sorta like an emotional version of those pictures you stare at for a long time until you see the other picture.


31 posted on 08/23/2005 7:11:51 AM PDT by najida (I run with scissors and I don't play well with others.)
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To: najida

As a former student of Mr. G's I must say that his behavior with his teenage female students has always been highly inappropriate. Everything from the consistent rides he gave his players home (a big no no in the official the coach's handbook) to the way he would place his hands on their shoulders in the hallway. These accusations come as no surprise to those who were around this tomcat and his "Mr. Cool, fun loving beach boy" antics. This news comes as no surprise to anyone who was really there and had eyes/ half a brain. It's time for good old Mr. G to own up to his behavior and admit to his poor judgement and predatorial behavior. 14 is and remains a big no no! Where was this rational "innocent till proven guilty" stance when OJ was on trial???


32 posted on 08/30/2005 9:05:49 PM PDT by Prince Naseem (G is for guilty)
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