Jonas Silverio requests public defender

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By MARISELA SANTANA, Staff Writer

LYNWOOD — An attorney for former Firebaugh High School Principal Jonas Silverio, asked to be relieved last week as Silverio’s counsel on the case.

Harold Greenberg’s request was granted and Silverio is due back in court Dec. 7 with Tracy Blackburn as his defense attorney, according to the public defender’s office.

Ordered to stand trial by Compton Superior Court Judge Ricardo Ocampo after a six-hour preliminary hearing on Oct. 20, Silverio — facing 18 counts of committing lewd acts on children — was scheduled for his second arraignment on Nov. 3. But the hearing was put over to Nov. 23 due to “finances,” said Greenberg on Nov. 3 as he was walking out of Ocampo’s courtroom.

In a brief interview, Greenberg cited his attorney-client privilege for not being able to disclose more details about his motion to be relieved from the case.

Asked if he could comment on whether or not Silverio’s request for a public defender will prolong the trial date even further, Greenberg said, “It’s possible. “It’s really up to the judge.”

Detective Marvin Jaramilla of the Sheriff’s Department’s Special Victims Unit said there was nothing new to report from his side of the case, only that he had been advised that Silverio was granted a public defender this week.

Four victims testified in the Oct. 20 preliminary hearing. The district attorney’s office identified four victims in the case but were allowed to bring on a fifth witness to testify. The incident involving the fifth witness occurred back in 1995 and thus the statute of limitations law prevented the prosecution from including her in their charges against Silverio. She was at the time 16 years old.

Silverio’s arraignment date was put over to Dec. 7 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. D of Compton Superior Court.

Tuesday, Jan 19 at 12:50 AM graciela castaneda 06 through 07 wrote ...

i once knew the guy good cover guy but thats all i would know

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Monday, Jan 18 at 11:18 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I wish silverio & the courts would quit stalling. Let's see some justice in a timely manner.

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Sunday, Jan 17 at 2:48 PM Ex Firebaugh Teacher wrote ...

To set me straight, just saw your 12/5 post, sorry I missed it earlier. I went to LUSD HQ & the LTA in March 06, Silverio tells me verbally I'm doing great, next thing I know he's issuing me a non-re-elect, no one wanbted to help me. I wish I had a tape recorder on him at the time!

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Sunday, Jan 17 at 2:39 PM Ex Firebaugh Teacher wrote ...

Checked the LA Sheriff's website again. Silverio is scheduled again for Compton Court, Jan 22, 7:30 AM.

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Friday, Jan 15 at 3:45 PM Curious wrote ...

Anyone know what happened in Compton Court today regarding Silverio's appearance?

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Saturday, Jan 9 at 4:14 PM parent and resident. wrote ...

To: Silverio's supporters. I understand the loyal issue with the person that u work with and I applaud that. But, after seeing an infinity of people accusing him for same particular issue, then now u became part of the crime too. One or two counts can be a reason for having a doubt, but we r talking about 18. Really, think about it for a second and if u r supporting him after 18 counts, what does that shat about u too?

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Tuesday, Jan 5 at 1:14 PM sk wrote ...

Since Jonas is Filipino maybe we'll be able to see the US version of the "Dancing Inmates" live from CDCR like in Cebu. In any case, he'll be in his best orange (jumpsuit of course) for the court date.

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Thursday, Dec 31 at 11:51 PM So sad wrote ...

let's hope silverio gets what he deserves. as for the wife and child, very sad. i wonder what the scumbag did or say to convince his wife to agree to marry him. the wife's mother to this day is distraught over what has happened to her daughter. i hope the wife's mother signs an affidavit and testifies against the scum bag in court.

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Wednesday, Dec 30 at 10:59 AM "F. Lee Yahoo" on the Law wrote ...

Silverio getting a public defender is on a fast-track to jail. He can kiss his a** goodbye. Which is the way it should be, except for the part about the tax payers having to foot the bill.

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Wednesday, Dec 23 at 6:45 PM Elwood wrote ...

January 15th. See Silverio dressed in his best Orange Suit! It's worth goin just to see that! Maybe his girlfriends will show up too, and his wife? Or is she takin a hint from Tiger's wife and splittin' up? I hope she stands by her man!

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Monday, Dec 21 at 11:20 AM Ex Firebaugh Teacher wrote ...

Went to the LASO website, Silverio's next court date is January 15 in Compton, 8:00 AM.

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Saturday, Dec 19 at 5:38 PM Ex Firebaugh Teacher wrote ...

Anyone know what happened Dec 7th, or was Silverio's hearing postponed again? FYI, some of my co-workers where I am now had rub-ins with Silverio, just found out at our Christmas Party, when someone else mentioned Jonas.

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Friday, Dec 18 at 9:46 AM to Parent & Resident wrote ...

your sentiments are well understood, but demanding an investigation of lal on this message board is probably not gonna get you the results you're looking for. and johnnie cochran died a few years ago, but again point taken.

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Thursday, Dec 17 at 6:20 PM parent and resident. wrote ...

Why is it that Lal did get prosecuted? He stole our money and no one said anything, We need the FBI involve in this case and find out where all that money went to. Dr. Lal is raping us too, or at least his raping our money. We as Lynwood residents ask for a deep investigation about this misappropriation of funds. Siverio, I think that not even Johnny Cochran or Dr. Phil can save your sick methodology of missing around with under age girls. This is not the Philippines where u do ur sick thing

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Wednesday, Dec 16 at 12:11 PM sk wrote ...

And that's it. Get used to wardens, inmate packages, and cells.

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Tuesday, Dec 8 at 9:59 PM Justice: God's Irony wrote ...

What is funny-curious, not humorous-about this episode is this dude was one arrogant, elitist s.o.b. Now, not only has he been revealed as a troubled man with a long history of doing criminal things, but he also has been reduced to short-selling his home and requesting a public defender. It seems he was just a dude after all. This speaks volumes about our need to live humbly and with integrity and to treat EVERYBODY right. Fail to do this and you can rest assured: your day is coming.

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Monday, Dec 7 at 9:35 AM sk wrote ...

Long inmateship on the way. Get used to shackles, handcuffs, cells, jumpsuits, and inmate issues at CDCR.

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Sunday, Dec 6 at 3:48 PM Shame On You Spawn wrote ...

You guys need to leave Silvero's wife and child alone. They don't deserve all this hatred. Spawn, you need your mouth washed out with soap to wish a child homeless in the street begging for money is just horrible. What kind of person are you?

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Sunday, Dec 6 at 8:10 AM anonymous wrote ...

I believe that there was no wrong done because the girls wouldn't allow it if they didn't desire it. But then again I could be wrong.. and to "AM MAD AS HELL" A lot is two words not one

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Saturday, Dec 5 at 8:03 PM set you straight wrote ...

FHS students and teachers did report...which is why all these rumors are started...those invovled can talk about it...give them a break...people are trying to do the right thing...its always easy to specualate and blame

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Saturday, Dec 5 at 5:53 PM Someone set me straight wrote ...

Why don't students and teachers at FHS have more guts and report suspected molesters? Worse thing that can happen to a tenured teacher is a transfer to another school. Same for a student. So why don't they report these monsters and get it over with!

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Friday, Dec 4 at 6:27 PM FHS wrote ...

FHS student...i wish it were true...courage to come forward in these instances is few and far between.

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Friday, Dec 4 at 12:18 PM FHS Student wrote ...

who do you think is reporting on these pedophiles it is the students. the only ones with the courage to do so!

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Thursday, Dec 3 at 9:41 PM FHS wrote ...

And...not everybody supported Silverio...MANY are cooperating with authoritites...just because you dont know whats going on...dont make assumptions about others about hidden truths...especially when your sources are students

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Thursday, Dec 3 at 9:39 PM FHS wrote ...

Believe me mad as hell...basketball players are not the authority on the happenings inside the school there is much speculation and rumor which you are helping to spread...once again get your facts straight

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Thursday, Dec 3 at 9:37 PM Not Again?? wrote ...

Another arrest on Nov 30? What is it with FHS? What kind of school culture is allowed there? Who is responsible?

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Thursday, Dec 3 at 2:54 PM peter wrote ...

this guy should get raped in jail

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Thursday, Dec 3 at 10:33 AM Re: Mad as Hell wrote ...

There is little love left for me for FHS. Still, I object to your characterization of it as a single-minded organism, with everyone like-mindedly supporting Silverio. Although many play the game well, they know the real deal and will shoot you straight about what goes on there. However, there is a culture at FHS in which truth is not allowed in open spaces. So u want the truth? Get an FHS teacher in private or in a small group. Then, you'll learn which way is up.

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Thursday, Dec 3 at 10:15 AM MAD AS HELL wrote ...

Wrong again FHS you guys were wrong with supporting silverio and you're wrong this time too.You must work there and like everyone there you don't have a clue on what really goes on there. By you saying that no arrest was made on Monday 11/30/09 you prove the cover up. Just ask your basketball player they saw what happen. So you should get your facts straight FHS.

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Wednesday, Dec 2 at 11:33 PM spawn wrote ...

I hope Silverio loses that home in Downey, and that investment property in Arizona. I want to see him completely broke and utterly penniless. I want to see his wife ands kids on the street begging for money. I have no empathy for his the loser wife and his offspring. I hope to see u in hell someday, someday Silverio! He just spawns some much hatred in me

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Wednesday, Dec 2 at 9:29 PM FHS wrote ...

Get your facts straight mad as hell...lusd and FHS are not covering anything up...protocol for once is being followed...and no one has been arrested....excuse them for not yelling to you...town crier

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Wednesday, Dec 2 at 5:26 PM Anonymous wrote ...

that guy should rot in prison >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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Wednesday, Dec 2 at 12:58 PM DictionaryGirl wrote ...

to KRAY Girl: PLEASE learn how to write! You are a perfect example of the kind of illiterate idiot that will always keep Lynwood at the bottom of the heap academically.

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Wednesday, Dec 2 at 12:30 PM KRAY GIRL wrote ...

MEN SIVERIO THANK YOU FOR THE LEADERSHIP THAT YOU SHOW FHS STUDENT AND THE TEACHER HOW TO BEHAVE WITH SOME OTHER PERSON IS VISTING FHS... I HOPE THAT YOU INJOIN LIVE IN JAIL...AND FHS IS WAY BETTER WITHOUT YOU AS ARE PRINCIPAL SILVERIO...THANK YOU FOR ALL THE THING THAT YOU DID FOR ARE SCHOOL... FROM A STUDENT AT FHS

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Wednesday, Dec 2 at 11:35 AM sk wrote ...

Silverio has set up a good leadership on sexual predatorship...maybe it is a substantial part of "kids can't wait".

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Wednesday, Dec 2 at 10:05 AM MAD AS HELL wrote ...

Firebaugh does it again, with molesting its students. A coach was arrested on Monday for molesting another FHS student. Now there's another teacher that is being investigated for molesting yet another FHS student. Come on FHS don't you any shame or honor.Thanks alot silevrio you sure as hell set the example for your teachers to follow, but the worse thing is, that all of this is being covered up again.Shame on LUSD and FHS

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Tuesday, Dec 1 at 1:42 PM sk wrote ...

to current teacher: not only LUSD has pedophiles. It has had filthy sexual psychos, a 400lb sack of manure, and racist morons as administrators. That SOB and his kids can't wait stupid mantra are the ones to blame for this.

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Tuesday, Dec 1 at 10:55 AM current teacher wrote ...

I am disturbed that Lynwood has pedophiles on the administration payroll.This is worse than the scandal involving the Catholic Church. Why did the Lynwood Board cover this up!?

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Tuesday, Dec 1 at 9:28 AM sk wrote ...

Well, this is the beginning of a long and lasting inmateship at CDCR...and the sobs that want to conduct a fundraising please show solidarity by wearing a jumpsuit to school.

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Monday, Nov 30 at 10:31 PM I want Silverio back! wrote ...

Let's have a fundraiser for Jonas. I will contribute the first dollar. I'm sure Lal would like to contribute too. Maybe even board members who sat on this for 5 months doing nothing. He should make out like a bandit!

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Monday, Nov 30 at 10:13 PM Another Day, another scheme wrote ...

I know Jonas...he's going to try and wait this thing out.Apparently, he's getting used to jail.I am pretty sure he has his mistress Gabby running around conducting all of his affairs.It's so funny how people still support him.I'm sure he has money; him and Lal must have made out big!!But then again, he wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed.Anyone will tell you that.And now that Tuinstra is starting to sell him out, hopefully, justice will finally prevail!!You never know here in Lynwood!Hedons!

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Monday, Nov 30 at 9:26 PM Ex Firebaugh Teacher wrote ...

Gee, I guess Counselor Greenberg took my advice and wanted his money up front?! Like I said in a past comment, at least he's not getting financially screwed over like the rest of the Firebaugh staff when Jonas played god with issuing non-re-elects!

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Monday, Nov 30 at 7:41 PM Anonymous wrote ...

LETS HAVE A FUND RAISER AT FIREBAUGH FOR HIM,,,,THE STAFF THERE VOTES TO SUPPORT ANYTHING

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Sunday, Nov 29 at 8:05 PM bystander wrote ...

This is where the rubber meets the road! Silverio and wife made over $150,000/year combined but didn't have enuff funds for a private attorney! You didnt chip in either, so time to cut expenses and probably plea out the case!

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Friday, Nov 27 at 6:55 PM x wrote ...

so much for Harold. Loved his preliminary hearing bravodo!

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