Silverio in court Friday with new lawyer

By MARISELA SANTANA, Staff Writer

Story Published: Jan 20, 2010 at 11:24 PM PDT

Story Updated: Jan 20, 2010 at 11:24 PM PDT

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LYNWOOD — Former Firebaugh High School Principal Jonas Silverio is due back in court Friday under the representation of Los Angeles-based attorney Kenneth J. Kahn.

Previously defended by Harold Greenberg, Silverio in early December requested a public defender.

Kahn will be Silverio’s fourth attorney. The former adminisrtator is facing 18 counts of committing lewd acts on children, two of whom are former Firebaugh High School students.

Several calls into Kahn’s L.A. office were not returned. A secretary in his office said she could not “confirm” whether or not Kahn was representing Silverio.

Four victims testified in an Oct. 20 preliminary hearing. Along with an extensive investigation — which is still ongoing — the District Attorney’s Office at the hearing identified four victims in the case but were allowed by the judge to bring in a fifth witness to testify. The incident involving the fifth witness occurred in 1995 and thus the statute of limitations law prevented the prosecution from including her in their charges against Silverio. She was 16 years old at the time.

Greenberg objected to the fifth witness citing the overlap of the statute of limitations, but the judge allowed it and nearly six hours later, the judge ordered Silverio to stand trial.

The hearing for Silverio, who is still being held at Twin Towers on $1.2 million bail, is in Dept. D at 8:30 a.m. before Compton Superior Court Judge John Cheroske.

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Ex Fiirebaugh Teacher said on Friday, Feb 26 at 12:10 AM

I was referring to Silverio in the past tense because he was at the time evil to me & other teachers, and you are also correct in your observation that he currently is evil. Agree with your observation re location of school, the locals sure didn't like their park being taken away from them. My subject did require English as appropriate, btw.

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Lynwood Alumni C/2008 said on Thursday, Feb 25 at 11:42 PM

to Ex Firebaugh teacher: This is an example how Lynwood USD hires teachers, "Silverio was EVIL in character" (Ex Firebaugh Teacher). He is a evil character. He's not dead so it can't be was, cause he still is alive and still a evil character. Hope you weren't a English teacher. Firebaugh is a waste of tax money. I can't believe we still have this school open; there's no differences. It not even a credit IB school. The California Education board does not recognize it as a IB school. It's all BS. They also build the school where a convicted sex offender lives, and they can't remove him from his home because he already lived there before the school was build. City of Lynwood is all BS. I'm going to run for City Council and School Board. We need more parents to get involved in the school district.

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Anonymous said on Thursday, Feb 25 at 10:21 PM

To Ex Firbaugh teacher: I think "Please Contribute's" comments were what you call sarcasm. I hope you didn't teach English while in Lynwood. The comment wasn't meant to be taken literally. Geez

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Firebaugh is an example said on Wednesday, Feb 24 at 9:48 PM

Yes it is an example of how a beautiful new school can be mired in scandal by a self serving school board that rubber stamps all of Dr Lal choices. Silverio could do no wrong. He was a wonderful leader, etc. Then we found out the truth and he has 18 counts against him. How come no counts against the school board and Dr. Lal? What did Lynwood need another high school for?? With a declining enrollment in the area of 20% it was a waste of taxpayers money. A monument to School Board excesses!

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Ex Firebaugh Teacher said on Wednesday, Feb 24 at 12:24 AM

To Please Contribute...What planet are you on, and what kool-aid are you drinking?! Silverio was EVIL in character and actions he took towards his subordinate staff and students! Don't you get it?!

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Anonymous said on Monday, Feb 22 at 4:00 PM

FIREBAUGH WAS SUPPOSED TO BE AN EXAMPLE FOR ALL SCHOOLS IN LYNWOOD, ALL TEACHERS SHOULD BE SCREENED

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Anonymous said on Monday, Feb 22 at 3:58 PM

HE IS A SICK MAN, WHY ALL THE TRIALS,JUST LEAVE HIM IN JAIL & LET HIM ROTT, HE WILL GET HIS PUNISHMENT IN JAIL!!

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Please Contribute said on Sunday, Feb 21 at 11:50 PM

To the Jonas defense fund. He is a good man, of high moral fiber. He only made a few small mistakes. Lets keep the fund raising quiet. The school board did the same! They kept it quiet for 6 months. Can't we all just get along?

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Hmmmmm said on Friday, Feb 12 at 12:23 AM

From "Kids can't Wait!" to "Big Bubba can't Wait!"?

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sk said on Thursday, Feb 11 at 2:16 PM

Jonas will face these changes: from FHS principalship to CDCR inmateship. From business suits to state prisons jumpsuits. From issuing honor roll prizes to compete for honor yard. From issuing false letters to teachers to be issued prison disciplinary reports. From sexual predator to easy prey in prison. To enjoy good time at FHS to do the hardest time and be some big guy toy at CDCR.

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Ex Firebaugh Teacher said on Wednesday, Feb 10 at 1:35 AM

Actually, let his victims have some input how long he ought to be sentenced, if found guilty, at an appropriate time. They are the ones most affected.

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Ex Firebaugh Teacher said on Wednesday, Feb 10 at 1:31 AM

Depends if he ends up with a cellmate nick-named "Big Bubba", I suppose.

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Dr. Conrad Murray vs. Jonas said on Monday, Feb 8 at 11:02 PM

Dr Conrad Murray out on $75,000 bail facing a 4 year sentence. Jonas bail $1.2 million! Does that mean he faces a 50 year sentence?

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The Greater Concern said on Monday, Feb 1 at 11:25 AM

Having been educated in the cesspool of LUSD for 12 years, many of them are not ready for college anyway. If the state takeover happens, the seniors can take themselves to El Camino or Southwest or Cerritos community college and bone up on skills they really need and which most do not have. College is still a possibility. Those who are serious will need to be creative in meeting their goals. Community college for 2 years with decent grades and then transfer to a four-year.

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concern! said on Sunday, Jan 31 at 8:28 PM

Let's keep in mind that if the state takeover occurs, seniors would lose their credibility to enter college. They deserve to extend their education. Ask Compton!

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Is he Guilty? said on Saturday, Jan 30 at 10:54 PM

Or is this gonna be another plea bargain for time served!

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Ex Firebaugh Teacher said on Friday, Jan 29 at 7:30 PM

Hey, she's doing a great job keeping us informed on the happenings in Lynwood & the SD. Be patient, the facts will come out. Reporters, like teachers are spread a little thin nowadays! Ever try to grade 200 papers overnight?

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lagger said on Tuesday, Jan 26 at 8:59 PM

Santana you take forever to post your articles

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Ex Firebaugh Teacher said on Tuesday, Jan 26 at 12:26 AM

I just hope that my former students who are involved in the case get their day in court, and tell their stories, they are the ones who were affected far more than I was.

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Don't you get it? said on Tuesday, Jan 26 at 12:23 AM

The Lynwood school board does not care about you non re-elected teachers that Silverio shorted even if was to cover up his own bad deeds. He non re-elected anyone who was close to finding out about his actions, yet the board has not rescinded even one non re-elect by him. All this was covered up by Lal and the Board who looked the other way. And Lynwood re-elected the School Board. The Lal Cronies are still there too. Every one of them!

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Ex Firebaugh Teacher said on Tuesday, Jan 26 at 12:09 AM

To sk, I was issued that non-re-elect in the Spring of 2006, the statute of limitations has passed, and I was able to find another, better job after only 4 months, so I do not have a case worth pursuing. Others who were affected in the last 2 years would have a better chance. It would a great goodwill gesture if the LUSD board would PUBLICLY DECLARE that anyone issued a non-re-elect by Silverio by eligible for re-hire, and in good standing. If they don't, I would be willing to testify

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sk said on Monday, Jan 25 at 2:44 PM

To ex FHS teacher: if this sexual predator sob get convicted please enforce your rights in case you have been issued a non-reelect letter and/or derogatory/libelous info.

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Anonymous said on Monday, Jan 25 at 8:24 AM

The State takeover simply put, robs You of making good sound decisions about students' education, just ask Compton! Why not rid the district of crooks and hooks sitting in the upper beige room who don't have a simple clue about running a district (dressed up dummies). I am asking anyone that knows anything to speak out. Why not start with those who have make unexpecting and sudden retirement at district level should be a starting clue. Let's look at the "good morning" to you.

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Anonymous said on Sunday, Jan 24 at 6:23 PM

Alright Santana what's up? What happened on Friday?

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Ex Firebaugh Teacher said on Sunday, Jan 24 at 4:19 PM

To sk, you are 100% right on in everything you wrote! He screwed over some pretty good teachers. I can't believe he is bankrupt, I'd bet that he took some money with him to the Phillipines when he took that rip, something the DA ought to lookm at.

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To sk said on Sunday, Jan 24 at 1:01 PM

He may be only a small part of LUSD's problems, but trust me when I tell you, he did LOTS of damage all on his own. He made unnecessary enemies; hurt many good, dedicated teachers; created an atmosphere of divisiveness in his own school in which certain circles of students and teachers were prized more highly above the others; and he quite possibly seduced and raped (statutorily speaking) more than one student in his care. A troubled man who should never have been in leadership.

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At least get his name right said on Saturday, Jan 23 at 6:29 PM

When pretending to be someone else, at least spell his name right! Mr. Shah, im pretty sure, knows how to spell his own name...and yours is spelled COWARD

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Anonymous said on Saturday, Jan 23 at 6:01 PM

so mr shau, are you going to testify?

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Anonymous said on Friday, Jan 22 at 7:53 PM

While u r focusing on Silverio,investigate why some district emplyoees have retired so suddenly.

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sk said on Friday, Jan 22 at 1:14 PM

Yeah, there is a bunch of supporters for Jonas. If you want to show solidarity please wear a prison jumpsuit to school. Otherwise they should be sent to CDCR prison with the sexual predator.

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Anonymous said on Friday, Jan 22 at 8:32 AM

wouldn't it be nice if Mr. Khan was able to convince the recent graduating class students to finally come forward to testify. Are there still staff members at the school site still working whom where knowingly supporting Silverio and his actions on these children? Who went to pick up Gabby and the man at the airport?

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Fundraiser? said on Friday, Jan 22 at 12:11 AM

Maybe the Silverio supporters are going to have a girls volleyball tournament to help raise funds for the lawyer, and a new jumpsuit for prison! He keeps saying he is innocent, but Jonas, you can't marry them all !

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Where's he getting all this money? said on Thursday, Jan 21 at 10:48 PM

All his mistresses must be working overtime for him to keep requesting new lawyers; his wife, Gabby, that huge extended family of his, including cousins working at the district. Why support this guy you ask? That's a good question. Why don't you just cut the bad seed from the family?! Is it really that hard after 15 years of robbing innocence, this family still supports him. What a crazy clan!! They are all mental and maybe all of them should be investigated for wrongdoing.

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Seeing is Believing said on Thursday, Jan 21 at 4:46 PM

What will be the hold-up this time? What sudden cause for delay will come out of nowhere? Did OJ get this many pre-trial court dates?

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sk said on Thursday, Jan 21 at 9:08 AM

Silverio is only a small part of the rampant corruption at LUSD. Lal and the board members tolerated this situation to harass teachers and other employees. Hope that the state takes over soon!

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