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Cheltenham HS Athletic Trainer Contractor Arrested

Ramon Luis Cintron was charged with indecent sexual assault following an alleged incident in his school office with a 14-year-old girl.

 

 

Cheltenham Police arrested a man who holds a contract for athletic training services with Cheltenham High School on allegations that he had indecent sexual contact with a 14-year-old female student.

Ramon Luis Cintron, 29, of Philadelphia, was charged with institutional sexual assault, indecent assault, corruption of a minor, endangering the welfare of a child, and related charges after the victim told detectives that Cintron had unwelcome sexual contact with her in his office at the school on April 12, according to an April 17 Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office press release.

According to a letter posted on the school district's website, Cintron was contracted through Moss Rehabilitation. He is not a Cheltenham School District employee. Cintron does not appear to have any prior arrests.

The April 17 letter written by Cheltenham School District Superintendent Darlene Davis reads:

"It has been brought to our attention that authorities have made an arrest today of an individual who is currently contracted with our District. The adult in question is not an employee of the School District of Cheltenham Township, but does currently hold a contract for athletic training services with us through Moss Rehabilitation Center. The grounds for this arrest include alleged inappropriate contact with a female student from Cheltenham High School. As a school district, we strive to provide safe learning and social environments for all of our students. Needless to say, I am deeply saddened and concerned when such environments are compromised. Please know that we will fully support the police in their handling of this matter and will thoroughly support students who have been affected by these events."

Cintron allegedly sent several text messages to the victim after the incident apologizing for his behavior; he also urged the victim not to tell anyone, as he “could get locked up” for what he did, the press release continued.

Cintron was arraigned yesterday at 1:15 p.m. and bail was set at $100,000. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for April 27 at 10:30 a.m. in front of District Judge Christopher Cerski, 8230 Old York Road, Elkins Park.

Related Topics: Cheltenham High School, Cheltenham High School Athletic Trainer, Cheltenham arrested, Ramon Cintron, and sirens

Victor B. Krievins

8:02 am on Wednesday, April 18, 2012

If he is guilty throw away the key!

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A.ROD215

11:29 am on Wednesday, April 18, 2012

THE FOLLOWING COMMETS ARE TO MARC-TED&VICTOR DO YOU KNOW HIM.... I CAN ANSWER NOOOOO! CAUSE OBVIOSLY IF YOU DID YOU WOULD KNOW THAT HE IS A GOOD MAN WHO HAD ALL ODDS STACKED AGAINST HIM AND STILL DID BETTER IN LIFE THAN ANY OF YOU EVER COULD SO GO AHEAD AND BASH ALL YOU WANT MORE PEOPLE TO PROVE WRONG.....

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Marc L.

12:11 pm on Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Good people do bad things all of the time. I hope that your friend didn't do this, for his sake AND for the sake of the girl who has accused him. The legal system, if he's innocent, will set him free. There still is a belief in this country that we are innocent until proven guilty -- but that doesn't always work in terms of public perception.

But if the stuff that's on her phone is true (as stated in the article) and if he's in fact guilty of these crimes, then I hope that justice is brough to light. Every criminal starts somewhere. I'm not saying your friend is guilty (that's not my place to say whether he is or not). But every single criminal at one point in their life had a clean record. Just keep that in mind.

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Mom 99

12:55 pm on Thursday, April 19, 2012

Well.....I talked to someone yesterday that said definitely those text messages were sent. So why would someone send text messages like that if they werent guilty. People in position like to use their powers....but to prey on a 14 year old girl is pathetic. I dont care if the guy did well in life that doesnt give you a license to anything you want in life !! To A.Rod215 please come back here when this is over and you can apologize to everyone on here. This coming from a mother of an 14 year old athlete who thanks god it wasnt my daughter. PS....maybe i will go to the court when he is convicted and spit in his face. Just Sayin !!!!

meljay

9:27 am on Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Innocent until proven guilty!

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Marc L.

9:35 am on Wednesday, April 18, 2012

I love this part:
"Cintron allegedly sent several text messages to the victim after the incident apologizing for his behavior; he also urged the victim not to tell anyone, as he 'could get locked up' for what he did, the press release continued."

Do these idiots not understand that when you send a text message it could be saved? It's like leaving a death threat on someone's voicemail! If true, he deserves to get locked up just for being stupid enough to leave such evidence against himself in a form that could be saved and turned over to authorities.

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tedtaylor

9:37 am on Wednesday, April 18, 2012

How do these people get hired? It's shameful and casts a shadow on all of education.

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Marc L.

9:52 am on Wednesday, April 18, 2012

According to the above article:
"Cintron was contracted through Moss Rehabilitation. He is not a Cheltenham School District employee. Cintron does not appear to have any prior arrests."

Not really sure how you could avoid hiring such a person otherwise or knowing he was going to (allegedly) do such a thing.

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Dkd

3:16 am on Saturday, April 21, 2012

I agree, he may have been hired by Moss, however, all of the necessary clearances should and better be current! This guy will be proven guilty, guaranteed! Furthermore, the "lil girl" as you call her is traumatized and damaged by this molester!!!

ANGELKISS

10:35 am on Wednesday, April 18, 2012

IT'S A SHAME THAT GOOD PEOPLE TRY TO TEACH, AND HELP, AND BE FRIENDLY WITH KIDS AND THEY DO THIS TO PEOPLE'S LIVES!! BTW... I COULD SWEAR THIS ALL HAPPENED YESTERDAY, AND HE WAS NOT FOUND GUILTY, SO MAYBE PEOPLE SHOULD STOP BASHING SOMEONE THEY DONT KNOW!! I BELIEVE IN THIS COUNTRY IT'S INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY!!!

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Dkd

3:28 am on Saturday, April 21, 2012

Exactly, he will be proven guilty. Good people don't molest children and go to jail, detectives and prosecutors are much more intelligent than to allow that!!!

A.ROD215

11:06 am on Wednesday, April 18, 2012

i dont believe this allegation this man biography is outstanding why throw it all away for a lil girl...facing tough childhood difficultys and becoming as successful as he...once he's found not guilty he deserves a public apology...

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Dkd

3:30 am on Saturday, April 21, 2012

I agree, he may have been hired by Moss, however, all of the necessary clearances should and better be current! This guy will be proven guilty, guaranteed! Furthermore, the "lil girl" as you call her is traumatized and damaged by this molester!!! Additionally, his biography speaks volumes to the crimes that he is accused of... Poor girl:((((

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dkd

11:07 pm on Tuesday, April 24, 2012

His biography, from a Temple article? Where is this said "bio" located? Further, the temple article describes multiple foster homes and a spilt family with parents who were most likely not in an appropriate situation to raise a child. Fortunately, many people can get out of these situations, however, Mr. Cintron is the not a part of that statistic. He is sick it is very sad, especially for the child involved!!

Victor B. Krievins

11:23 am on Wednesday, April 18, 2012

The Charges are serious. They are as follows:

Institutional Sexual Assault of Minor
Indec Asslt-W/O Cons Of Other
Ind Asslt Person Less 16 Yrs Age
Corruption Of Minors - Defendant Age 18 or Above
Endangering Welfare of Children -
Parent/Guardian/Other Commits Offense
Unlawful Contact With Minor - Sexual Offenses
Criminal Use Of Communication Facility .

If the accuser is found not to be truthful, charges will be filed against her. We must have faith in our Court System and the DA to see that Justice prevails

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ANGELKISS

12:27 pm on Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Exactly!! Those charges are serious. However, as of now they are just accusations, and that's why people should not act like he is guilty! I hope justice is served, and his life goes back to normal....

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Dkd

3:19 am on Saturday, April 21, 2012

Accusations,lol!! We will see, he will get what he deserves. I hope his life never goes back to normal, will her life? It's unfortunate that you have a deranged family member.

blue

5:37 pm on Thursday, April 19, 2012

This is very sad.... This is a person that never got in trouble before. My prayers go out to him and his family... Justice will be served!!!

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Suzette

5:38 pm on Thursday, April 19, 2012

WHY does CHS hire people like this? As a parent of a CHS student, I have noticed that CHS will frequently hire non-teachers to assist in activities from sports to marching band to drama. This is just asking for trouble, and I've warned my kids repeatedly not to find themselves alone with such people and that these 'employees' are NOT teachers, and they don't have to do anything they ask. I have been uncomfortable with this policy of CHS' for years now, I hope this situation causes them to take a look at this policy. it's a shame it has to happen at the expense of a 14 year old child.

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A.B.

10:47 pm on Thursday, April 19, 2012

First of all, hiring paid PROFESSIONALS to help assist in activities is not a bad thing; it helps the CHS community flourish by providing students with experts in their respective fields. Teachers are not always going to be accomplished in sports or the arts; they are there specifically to teach, and while many can help with activities, some just do not have any experience in teaching extracurricular activities. What do you mean, "hire people like this," as if they are all criminals and sex offenders? School districts do not hire just anyone, they do background checks. If someone is hired by faculty, it is a student's job to respect them unless they are being inappropriate or rude, and it is unfortunate that you are instilling in your children hostile, judgmental, and uncooperative manners. Not to mention, there are MANY teachers that are arrested for having sexual relations with students, and because I think that it is overwhelmingly obvious that this is so, I'd rather not waste my time giving you some of the thousands of examples of this. It is a shame that this has (allegedly) happened, but at the same time, this has nothing to do with hiring non-teachers. Hiring non-teachers is necessary, and you have no right to belittle the others just because of one case. If you are going to say that, then you might as well say that we shouldn't have teachers, either. Honestly, it doesn't make any sense.

shay

3:43 pm on Thursday, April 19, 2012

PLease stop.. I attend CHS and Ramon is a GOOD GUY! if you all don't know the COMPLETE story then stop bashing his name... he's not only a good guy , but we have biult a strong bond in which I would know if he did things like this... Uncle Ramon is not a bad guy I love him and will continue to love him through this whole process,,

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Victor B. Krievins

4:14 pm on Friday, April 20, 2012

This is a matter for the district Attorney and Court System. Our System would rather allow 100 guilty people go free that convict an innocent person. The system really works if it is allowed to.

Jay bird

4:08 pm on Thursday, April 19, 2012

I was I the trainers office that day why would he risk doing something like this of people are in that office every two seconds I know the young lady and I am also aware of the fact that she was injured and ramon was examining her I believe that she somewho took what he' was doing a sexual and flipped he texted her apoligizing urging her that he did not mean whatever he did in a sexual and to not tell because that is a serious accusation for the last two months iv been in that office rehabbing this is not ramon he is surely innocent and this is a misunderstanding

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Dkd

3:23 am on Saturday, April 21, 2012

Why does an adult in an educators position feel free to text and call students??? That is not appropriate, regardless of the situation! Walkie talkies are provided for sports teams.

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Dkd

3:26 am on Saturday, April 21, 2012

To shay-it sounds as if "uncle Ramon" may be manipulating you. Is that possible? Borrow strength from the other girl and help yourself and others.

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Joanne

11:11 am on Monday, April 23, 2012

Rumor has it that he pled guilty. Rumor also has it that the girl has a reputation (I won't use the word I have heard). However, she is only 14 years old and he is an adult who should have known better.

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dkd

10:58 pm on Tuesday, April 24, 2012

To Joanne--
Reputation, you're the type of person that causes emotional damage to children, it sounds as if you're suffering from some yoruself. Do you think that you spreading this gossip is appropriate?? I hope that you are not an adult......you're ignorant and digusting.

Victor B. Krievins

12:14 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012

The Rumor stated is only a Rumor and is fortunately not usable in Court. The gentlemen will receive his fair day in Court.If the evidence is sufficient he will be found guilty. If not, he will be a free man. I have faith in our Justice System as well as DA Risa Ferman.

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Nahladuce

4:37 pm on Wednesday, April 25, 2012

You people are Sickening!!!
Do u think this girl would put herself out there and have to deal with all of this if it weren't true?!?! Do u think phones lie? This man deserves to rot in jail n let the prisoners take care of him!

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tolu

3:55 pm on Friday, April 27, 2012

I wish him and his fam tons of strength to get through this.
I always remembered him to be a good guy & frankly, people make mistakes. Perhaps this young girl was indeed hitting on him for some time or maybe he went after her. We have no idea. If it was that he made a small mistake & then immediately regretted it and if he truly isn't some creep who constantly thinks about little girls, then he frankly does not deserve to be given such a hard whacking with the law. It could have been worse; lt obviously wasn't something violent or something he has done before. Haven't any of you cheated on your wives or looked at a 17 year old by accident because she was wearing booty shorts? 14 is young, but that doesn't make her the little wall flower some might like to make her out to be. And, of course, maybe this was something he pursued and in that case, he will be be punished. 'Rotting in jail' and 'being taken care of by other prisoners' can be reserved for those who have done much worse in my book...

Nahladuce

5:23 pm on Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Joanne.
Do you remember being 14? Number one:Girls are mean and jealous! Number 2: what does that matter? Does Anything make it ok for this man to violate a young girl??????

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tolu

3:56 pm on Friday, April 27, 2012

About the young girl, I hope she has the chance to feel good about herself. I mean, if he pursued her and she didn't have any part in this, then she deserves an apology and also to know that adults aren't perfect (mind you, these words are coming from a woman who was molested when she was little) and that you need to forgive all and hold no malice in your heart. If the young girl pursued him and then changed her mind because young girls are silly and want attention (been there...done that...), then she can start realizing that she needs to learn to act in a way that will make her proud of herself.

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Moni_LuvTemple University

7:03 pm on Friday, April 27, 2012

Mom 99- your a mom, talk like one! You don't even know him! You can say whatever you want to say, but you don'r know him! And if someone told you that the text messages were sent you must be related to the 14 y/o! I don't believe for a fact that there was any malice in those text messages! She probably had a crush on him and I'm sure there if there were texts, most of them were from that little girl! For you sit here and accuse someone, you are as immature as that 14 y/o. So you please come back here when this is over so that you can give the right person the apology! And for you to say you would spit in someone's face shows already what kind of person you are: ignorant, and real childish! If your daughter had him as an athletic trainer, she would agree that he is a great person! So for you to judge someone that you don't know is very degrading. Innocent until proven guilty! And Mr.Cintron is INNOCENT!

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Temple1

11:27 pm on Thursday, June 14, 2012

Innocent?? It sounds as if he admitted the crime. I would stand by my family too, until I heard an admission from the perpetrator. I pray for you and your family, the girl and her family as well,, from what I hear the girl thought he was a nice guy and she trusted him, typical pedi file, infiltrating Young innocent girls.

Moni_LuvTemple University

7:18 pm on Friday, April 27, 2012

Ddk, I hope that you're an adult! How dare you sit her and judge!? Joanne, you are correct on what you said! The little 14 y/o does have a reputation and it's not a good one! You souns like you're related to this little younging who is bring out these ALLEGED accusations! So, unfortunately, it's a shame that you have a deranged family! Athletic trainers are alound to have students phone numbers who play sports! They need to be contacted in case on any injuries! You don't know anything about athletic trainers! It's called education and this man would not throw away his family and education for this! And his biography has nothing in there about what you mentioned above! He had parents and sisters and a great family that always stuck by him! This is why he has accomplished what he has! If you read his biography correctly! You don't know crap about this man! You are just an ignorant person who likes to degrade and judge people! You may be a little deranged yourself! He is a well educated man who has done nothing but good for people! The way you're talking, seems like your a jealous and envious person who probably didn't accomplish the goals you wanted to! AND I HOPE THAT IS LIFE TURNS AROUND FOR THE GOOD AND WHEN HE IS PROVEN INNOCENT, HE'S THE ONE WHO WILL BE GETTING THE APOLOGY! You are a poor excuse for a human being to be posting what you are posting! Stay and the 14 y/o sides because Mr.Contron has someone stronger, GOD!

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Ali

5:13 am on Tuesday, May 1, 2012

WOW....Moni_Luv.....what a hypocrite you are to sit her and judge a 14 year old girl as you criticize others for doubting "Uncle MON's" purity!!! So this 14 year old girl has a bad rep....according to who? Do you know her? If not, what are you basing your willingness to spread rumors about her on? What a horrible person you are to sacrifice a young girl without evidence,! And why would that even matter in a case where a 29 year old man molested someone more than half his age?? And was in the position of power??? If Ramon was innocent, his lawyers would have published the text messages he sent the girl immediately and cleared his name. They didn't. Why? Because Uncle "Mon" preyed on a young girl.....AND GOT CAUGHT!!!! He sent an apology to girl to try to get her to keep quiet to keep himself out of jail!

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Mike Curry

3:31 pm on Saturday, June 2, 2012

Its a shame mayne! Romon was good people. He wrapped my ankle everyday before footall practice this past year. I didnt think he would do something like that. I heard he was about to go to a D1 college. Smh he threw it all away. And he has a wife and kid. I guess u never know people fully. I see his acuser in the hallway all the time. I hope she aint lyin yo! :-(

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Temple1

2:50 am on Thursday, June 14, 2012

Have you noticed any changes with the girl?. It seems as though she had a nice high school life. I just can't imagine a girl putting herself out there if its not true. Obviously she thought Ramon was a nice guy too. She was violated, what if it was your sister, niece, mom??? Whoever...the charges are going to the county... He is guilty , you should try to be supportive of the girl, it's not her fault!

Moni_LuvTemple University

11:17 pm on Sunday, June 3, 2012

Yeah it is ashame and a lie so he didn't do that and he's innocent. I really don't care what people say anyway because they don't know him. It's ashame to judge someone on allegations because the media is saying that they have evidence, but I guess no one knows how the media and news can manipulate people into thinking that someone's guilty even before a court hearing or anything. Shame on people who can sit there and judge this person who never in his life ever disrespected anyone and alway had a good head on his shoulders with a great family and support system. Just to point out he was never in a foster home and has plenty of great sisters, brother, step father, step mother and aunts and uncles who are supporting him. And furthermore, a great life with the Lord... So that's all he needs and he will get through this.. He will!

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Ali

3:20 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Moni......I've been a follower of the Innocence Project for many, many years I'm well aware of how many innocent people are sitting in jail for crimes that haven't committed. I have shed happy tears for those released (due to DNA, there have been many men released after serving 2, 3 decades or more in prison), I have helped spread their stories and have participated in efforts to get them released. I've also shed tears for those innocences that were killed by the state or died while in custody.
I'm well aware of how the media and the MSM work. If you like, I can send you story after story on those cases!
This, however, is not one of them.
I feel for his wife and child(ren). They don't deserve what their husband/father is putting them through.
AGAIN, if Uncle Mon was innocent, his lawyers have all the evidence the prosecutors have.....and if it would exonerate him......they would release it!!!!!
They won't, because he's guilty of what he's been charged with.

Moni_LuvTemple University

11:23 pm on Sunday, June 3, 2012

I'm not hypocrit Ali.. I just know the truth unlike you. You don't know anything for you to sit here thinking you know because of what you hear or see on the news or wherever you get your information from. I don't need to discuss further to you because it's not worth my time. May God strike down the evil ones who believe everything they see or hear! Innocent until proven guilty!

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Temple1

2:46 am on Thursday, June 14, 2012

That's very Christian of you....lol. He had all charges sent to the county court..... and you think he's innocent.? A wire tapped phone call with a 14 year old, asking her not to say anything. You are in denial, it's understandable. Please though, ask your children if he ever violated them,

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Ali

2:55 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Yes, Moni. You are a hypocrite! It's really pathetic that you aren't able to go back over the thread and recognize your hypocrisy.
"Ddk, I hope that you're an adult! How dare you sit her and judge!?"
You not only judged.....you posted rumors about someone (a child) you don't know!!! About a situation you know obviously know nothing about!
May God strike down those evil ones, who believe everything they hear....from a child predator, their lawyers, their families and friends.
You are pathetic Moni. There is so much more about this attack then you know. Your hero tried to rape a student in his care.

Temple1

2:39 am on Thursday, June 14, 2012

This is so sad. This girl must be a very strong young woman. To be put in such a scary, confusing situation by an authority figure is unfair. We can only hope and pray that she's not a quitter and she comes out of this with a feeling of success. Mr. Cintron has violated the trust of the girl, his employers, his gaily.....his wi!e!,!!!!! That poor woman, at least she now can protect her children. be strong, your an amazing child, prove everybody wrong, especially him, who thinck you can't handle this traumatic experience!!!!!!!!! Thank you for saving my athletic daughter who will be attending CHS.
My thoughts are with the families. God Bless

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Ali

3:26 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Hey Temple1, I'm sure the family and their daughter will appreciate your kind words.

Moni_LuvTemple University

12:06 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

I guess it is very Christian of me... So like I said Innocent until proven guilty. I know enough Ali! You're the pathetic one... You don't know Mr. Cintron and his family or anything.. There's so much about the attack I don't know??!!! Whatever! You don't know what I know so we'll see. How dare you?! Just like you are commenting and protecting that girl and I am commenting my opinion so this will be the last.... You don't know me and I don't know you but you seem to be a very ignorant person, but that's ok.. So anyway, I will keep Mr Cintron and his family in MY PRAYERS.. And like I said it is very Christian of me. I must correct myself and just pray for the people who seem to be so unworthy. So my apologies to anyone who thinks that I am wrong and thinks they are right and only have the right to say what they want to say.. Mr. Cintron I will keep you in my prayers. Thank you for being a great father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, friend during this difficult time you are facing... Because you are also enduring a time of stress and traumatic time for you and your family and whoever doesn't know doesn't know how difficult this had been for you do I pray for this family to overcome this difficult situation.

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Moni_LuvTemple University

12:12 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

You know I have to say my previous posts may have been some ignorance in me so I do apologize as I've said above. I am a Christian and I will just apologize for my words but not for what I believe in so I am working with the Lord and will not sit here and be criticized any longer so my apologies and good luck. I will be the better person to end these arguments that are uncalled for. You believe what you believe and I will believe what I believe. Have a spectacular day and hope this can be the end of the ignorant comments to one another. Hope that all works out for the best. Will keep my friends in my prayers.

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Mom 99

8:22 am on Sunday, May 5, 2013

So....all you people on here sticking up for this slime ball .....they DID have proof and now his sorry A** is headed to state prison !!!!!

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Mom 99

8:40 am on Sunday, May 5, 2013

Need a few apologies from a few people in here !!!!! GUILTY !!!! By admission no doubt !!!

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CBuilder

11:30 am on Monday, May 6, 2013

Where is Moni Luv Now? Guilty, Guilty, Guilty!!!!!!!

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