Former Missouri coach and teacher Ronald Dale Sanders was sentenced to 360 months in prison for his heinous acts of sexual abuse against a minor, according to U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.
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Sanders, 57, from Belton, Missouri, was found guilty of Travel with Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct, Sexual Abuse of a Minor in Indian Country, Abusive Sexual Contact with a Minor in Indian Country, Tampering with Evidence by Corrupt Persuasion, Coercion and Enticement of a Minor, and Production of Child Pornography.
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U.S. District Judge Sara E. Hill imposed the sentence, which also includes lifetime supervision upon release. Sanders will be required to register as a sex offender.
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Sanders’ predatory behavior began with messaging a former 6th-grade student through social media, escalating to inappropriate sexual conversations and coercion. He convinced the minor child to send explicit photos and even purchased items like lingerie and a ring with his initials for her.
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According to court records, Sanders, who previously taught special education and coached both boys’ and girls’ teams, infiltrated the child’s life by claiming to be a tutor and befriending the family. He attended school events and visited the child during school hours.
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The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol apprehended Sanders after a parent reported him for suspicious behavior. They found alcohol and sex toys in his vehicle, confirming his pursuit of the minor child.
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U.S. Attorneys Alicia Hockenbury and Valeria Luster prosecuted this case, which was part of Project Safe Childhood, the Department of Justice’s initiative to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes|Educational Corruption|Child Protection
- Source: Official Source ↗
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