Silverio enters no contest plea

By MARISELA SANTANA, Staff Writer

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LYNWOOD — Former Firebaugh High School Principal Jonas Silverio pleaded no contest to four charges Friday.

Silverio, who was set to appear before Compton Superior Court Judge John Cheroske, pleaded no contest to three counts of committing a lewd act on a child 14 to 15 years of age, and to one count of committing a lewd act on a child under 14 years of age.

He had been charged with 18 counts of committing lewd acts on children. The other charges were dropped as part of the plea agreement.

According to Det. Marvin Jaramilla, of the Sheriff’s Department’s Special Victims Unit, the district attorney’s office accepted the plea deal from Silverio’s attorney, Kenneth Kahn.

Silverio’s sentencing has been scheduled for April 1, before Judge Cheroske.

“Today, Silverio pleaded no contest … in a criminal court, it is recognized as a guilty plea,” Jaramilla said, adding that any other information regarding the drop in the number of counts would have to be obtained from the district attorney’s office.

Deputy District Attorney Stephanie Chavez could not be reached for comment.

Four victims testified in an Oct. 20 preliminary hearing against Silverio. Two were former Firebaugh High School students.

Silverio resigned from the Lynwood Unified School District one month after his arrest.

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Anonymous said on Friday, Apr 9 at 8:37 PM

Don't you dare make any comments towards shah! If anything, he has done everything in his power to protect the kids at fhs. It would be a shame to attack shah, because the kids will be less safe at fhs with him gone. So good job "concerned parent", but next time point the finger in the right right direction and leave the innocent people out!

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Anonymous said on Sunday, Mar 28 at 8:35 AM

This guy will probably be free by Friday and home with his family. What a shame.

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Anonymous said on Friday, Mar 19 at 8:04 AM

there are people who commit these type of crimes and end up doing years in prison, how did this no good PIG get away with this? If the DA's office gave him a deal in exchange for information, they too are PIGS. Greedy PIGS.

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Anonymous said on Wednesday, Mar 17 at 8:06 PM

Do authorities post a flyer around whatever community this guy decides to resides in to alert the public? They should because child predators are really dangerous people. They desrtoy lives forever. I think they just did something like that in the O.C. recently.

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Uhm, Yeah said on Monday, Mar 15 at 4:16 PM

Anonymous, that's basically my point. No, I don't live with the Silverios, and neither do you. Nor do the people on here who are ready with their pitchforks and torches to go storming the city streets looking for Mrs. Silverio. My point--which you actually used in defense of your crazy point--is that we don't know. We are ALL only going by what we've heard. And until someone presents some hard, cold facts about what she knew and refused to report, nobody should be accusing her of enabling him. He's the perv. Hang him.

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Anonymous said on Sunday, Mar 14 at 8:35 PM

Please it doesn't sound like anyone is "slandering" anyone here. People have a right to express their opinion on a public board about a public subject. It became public when this perv molested children.Also, unless u live with the Silverios , u probably only know what u've been told or heard.Only those involved directly knows the entire truth.However, common sense does go a long way.

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To the Hard of Understanding said on Sunday, Mar 14 at 4:48 PM

Do any of you know Carla Silverio? Can you personally vouch for or against her character in any way? Do you have proof that she knew about his actions and didn't go to the proper authorities? If you don't, then watch how you slander her in a public forum. Unless formal charges are brought against her, deal with the individual who perpetrated these crimes. And to people who think this is such a "soft on molestation stance to take" and that I have it because I don't have children: Not only do I have 3 children that I would give all I've got to keep from sexual predators, but I was molested as a child. I know more about this situation than I could ever express on this board. I still say, all blame should be laid at his feet, and not at the feet of his wife, whom probably a good 75% of us don't even know.

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Dump the Chump said on Sunday, Mar 14 at 3:42 PM

He pleaded no contest to unlawful sex with a minor under 14. Folks, thats age 13. Is that your daughter? It could have been. More important, school board looked the other way for a year, Lal looked the other way, too. I guess its ok in Lynwood Unified to have the Volleyball team over at your pool parties; have students in the school property until late at night supervised by the same administrator, and always look the other way! There is a morals problem with Solache, Morales, Oscar, Lal, and Lal buddies still in the District Offices!

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Anonymous said on Sunday, Mar 14 at 2:23 PM

Typo: "must not have children"

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Anonymous said on Sunday, Mar 14 at 2:22 PM

Some of you posting on here must now have children, especially daughters or else you'd understand why people do not have an ounce of sympathy for pedofiles, their enablers, or those who should be reporting them. No one cares about the nature of the relationship someone may have had to this guy. C'mon he's admitted to being a pedofile. What else needs to be said or understood.

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Where do These People Come From? said on Sunday, Mar 14 at 10:36 AM

Anonymous wrote, "It doesn't matter whether Silverio is found innocent, guilty or plea no contest. His supporters that go to court and many others that don't go to court will continue to show love and support for him. The haters will just continue to hate no matter what. The important thing is that he will be able to be with his family & loved ones soon." Hey Anonymous, what about the girls and their families? What about future girls? I've NEVER heard of a rehabilitated sex offender, have you? You call those who despise these acts as "haters", and say what is most important is that he will be home with his family. What a backwards world we are living in today.

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No ympathy said on Sunday, Mar 14 at 10:07 AM

If you are confused about why people are sickened by sexual predators and those that support them, just look at the front page article of the LA Times about Chelsea King.

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No Sympathy said on Sunday, Mar 14 at 10:04 AM

If you are confused about why people are sickened by sexual predators and those that support them, just look at the front page article on Chelsea King.

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Still baffled? said on Sunday, Mar 14 at 12:30 AM

Let's see she was underaged when she met him, then she married him, and now he's admitted to being a sex offender. The only thing people on the outside don't understand is why she still has the last name Silverio. Whether she knew her husband was having relations with minors, I don't know. However, she knows now. Ur not going to gather any sympathy for those who enable or support sex offenders, which is exactly what sounds like you're attempting to do.

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To Baffling said on Saturday, Mar 13 at 6:38 PM

You obviously misunderstood my message. I am not defending immoral behavior or saying that grown men who victimize underage girls are right. And frankly, I'm offended that you intimate that that's what I implied. My point was that no one knows the relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Silverio. Her relationship with him might be complicated by a particular history people on the outside of that relationship cannot understand. For this reason, people who are not part of that household should reserve making judgments about Mrs. Silverio and what she knew or what she did or did not do regarding his crimes against the girls involved in the case. Hopefully the 2nd time's the charm and you will clearly see that I have yet to try to explain away or excuse grown men taking advantage of girls.

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:? said on Saturday, Mar 13 at 9:34 AM

Like they say, "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree", They got Silverio know check out Lal!

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Baffling said on Friday, Mar 12 at 6:23 PM

"Second, if she was one of his earlier victims, there is no accounting for what her relationship to him might have really been like." What? Adult men should never have personal relationships with underage girls. What kind of world do we live in where people try to explain away immoral and vile behavior?

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It's A Strange World said on Friday, Mar 12 at 6:14 PM

I can't believe this creep is still married! What's up with that? This guy pleaded "no contest" (guilty) to lewd acts with a child UNDER 14! If that isn't grounds for divorce, I don't know what is.

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Look at the picture above said on Wednesday, Mar 10 at 11:13 PM

Look up at the picture. Does that man look happy? I think so. Would you trust your children to go to Firebaugh High School? I think so! Would you buy a used car from that man? I think not!

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About Mrs. Silverio said on Wednesday, Mar 10 at 9:58 AM

I think there is ample need to be careful of how Carla Silverio is treated on these posts. First, no one really knows what she knew or saw. Second, if she was one of his earlier victims, there is no accounting for what her relationship to him might have really been like. Until you are able to walk a mile in her shoes, don't judge. If there was actual proof that she knew something and didn't report it, people might be right in blaming her. That proof is not yet public knowledge, so lay off.

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Hmmmmm said on Tuesday, Mar 9 at 10:51 PM

Hmmm, sounds like Carla would make a perfect administrator at Firebaugh. See no evil, hear no evil, know no evil. Being molested herself, then knowing he expunged the record to get a credential, you don't think she knew something was wrong in her role as a mandated reporter of abuse? Just think!

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Concerned said on Monday, Mar 8 at 9:02 PM

Hey You All, Does Carlo Silvero work at Helen Keller Elementary School? Did her school just become a Distinguish School? Good Job Carla! You go girl. Keep your head up and stay strong. And congrats to Mrs. Dixie Scott (you fabulous principal) and her entire staff. You guys are first class.

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Concerned said on Monday, Mar 8 at 9:00 PM

Hey You All, Does Carlo Silvero work at Helen Keller Elementary School? Did her school just become a Distinguish School? Good Job Carla! You go girl. Keep your head up and stay strong. And congrats to Mrs. Dixie Scott (you fabulous principal) and her entire staff. You guys are first class.

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Concerned! said on Sunday, Mar 7 at 4:42 PM

Hey You All, Why are you hating on Silvero's wife. He's the guilty one, not her. Maybe she really did not know what was going on. Give her a break, she has tooo much to deal with. To the lady taking pot shots at Mr. Shah...get a life!!!

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Next Year Headline said on Thursday, Mar 4 at 10:42 PM

LUSD searches for new superintendent. Jonas Silverio named by School Board after worldwide search! Recommended by Dr. Lal. This will speed up the process of Lynwood obtaining a new superintendent because "Kids Can't Wait"! By the way, who in their right mind would want the Sup't job in Lynwood? Its a no win situation with a no win attitude school board.

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sk said on Thursday, Mar 4 at 1:26 PM

If things are going down at FHS, please show solidarity by registering as a sex offender (FHS parent)

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CSI said on Wednesday, Mar 3 at 11:48 PM

If the detectives don’t know how he was allowed to become a credentialed teacher despite his prior 1995 conviction, then all they have to do is talk to CARLA MONINA SILVERIO. She married him her rapist, and that what halted the investigation. They got married in 1995. There is a record of it in Las Vegas Nevada: Instrument number 19950621164371100, filed 6/21/1995. This fits exactly around the time of his first criminal investigation child molestation. After that all we know is that is the investigation into this man’s criminal activity mysteriously stops. It was expunged, because Carla M Canon married Jonas Vital Silverio. A wife in a criminal proceeding cannot be compelled to testify against her husband, nor a husband against his wife. I just hope this means that she will lose her credential too.

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Anonymous said on Wednesday, Mar 3 at 10:40 PM

I agree. If Silverio wasn't guilty then why did he resign his principal position of FHS. He wasn't sick either, like he claimed to be.

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Down Hill !!!! said on Wednesday, Mar 3 at 10:29 PM

Things went down hill because of Silverio. Enough Said !!!!

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Go Figure said on Wednesday, Mar 3 at 10:27 PM

Silverio hired 4 different attorneys. The first 3 didn't stick around. Ah....maybe because he was GUILTY and the attorney’s could not prove his innocence. If Silverio was innocent he and his attorney would not have plead to such serious charges which would ruin his career and character. Bad guys usually plea in court when there is just too much evidence against them.

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Guilty Guilty Guilty Guilty said on Wednesday, Mar 3 at 10:10 PM

No matter what you think, it is official Silverio is GUILTY of molesting children. The court and the people recognize him as a sex offender and a Guilty person. Therefore he is not innocent.

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To FHS Parent said on Wednesday, Mar 3 at 10:05 PM

Things downhill at FHS since Silverio gone... you support Silverio molesting children..but things were better???? Enough Said

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To Anonymous said on Wednesday, Mar 3 at 9:54 PM

What don't you understand about a plea deal? When you go ahead and plead "no contest," you're basically admitting guilt and doing away with the need for a trial which costs time and money. As a reward for not further clogging the courts with your b.s., the prosecution will usually remove some of the charges and therefore lighten your sentence. It's not that this case was so flimsy. If it had been, it would have fallen apart long before now. As always, Jonas put his little sick criminal mind to work for him and did what was in his best interest--which was to avoid a jury at all cost!

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Anonymous said on Wednesday, Mar 3 at 8:51 PM

12 jurors can have all levels of education...if people with degrees can't even make sense and stay on topic, what more 12 jurors being influence by everything that's around them could give him a fair trial. We support him and we're glad that it turned out this way...why did the D.A. offer no prison time and time-served if they had such a strong case?

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Firebaugh teacher said on Wednesday, Mar 3 at 8:15 PM

What did Chavez, Martinez, and S.O.S. accomplish? Tuinstra is still there. It didn't make the situation better, rather worse...ask the parents, kids and staff...I agree with FHS parent. Maybe she also helped to pay for his lawyers because everyone knows Silverio and Tuinstra were having an affair...

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FHS parent said on Wednesday, Mar 3 at 8:08 PM

I don't know if he's guilty or innocent but I know FHS is going down the drain because of administration. The district should do a parent, teacher and student survey. The moral is way down. FHS is not the same without Silverio. Maybe Rickenbaugh should focus on her work instead of gossiping through Facebook.

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Why ? said on Wednesday, Mar 3 at 7:45 PM

Why is the LUSD school board allowing Silverio's wife to continue working with our children. It's clear she will never report child molesters.

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Sylvia Ortiz said on Wednesday, Mar 3 at 9:22 AM

Whenever I hit the nail on the head,Castro calls me names.She's too scared to sign her name.afraid of me sueing her along with many other residents.

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Jury of his peers said on Tuesday, Mar 2 at 10:49 PM

Jonas needed to go on trial with a jury of his peers. He did well with the School Board, they heard about him and did nothing for a year. He could have convinced a jury to let him go free. His wife still has her job thanks to the school board. This despite the fact that she covered up his prior sexual predator occurrances, did not report him even though mandated under state law and yet still is working in Lynwood Unified School District as an elementary teacher. She should resign immediately!

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Anonymous said on Tuesday, Mar 2 at 5:31 PM

Sounds like Castro is on the side of the students. You really are a pathetic, alcoholic, POS loser Silvia Ortiz.

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;-) said on Tuesday, Mar 2 at 5:15 PM

We saw Shah at the Gay Pride Parade and we are happy to see he's one of us! But don't give the rest of us a bad reputation with the "chess"ter business. Honey, there are lots of boys over 18 out there just look outside that high school you work for. TTYL! ;-)!

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GUILTY said on Tuesday, Mar 2 at 5:03 PM

Silverio had no chance with a jury trial. He knew it. That is why he plead. The Sheriff's Dept. and the District Attorney's Office had too much evidence that would have proved the allegations.

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Silverio is Guilty !!!!!! said on Tuesday, Mar 2 at 4:55 PM

it's official. According to public court records Silverio was CONVICTED for lewd acts upon a child under 14 and children 14 to 15 years of age. He will have to register as a sex offender for life.

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Sylvia Ortiz said on Tuesday, Mar 2 at 8:46 AM

The only supporter is Aide Castro who keeps blogging. She has nothing better to do.She even paid his dues to his potential next victoms.But, Castro used public funds to keep Silvero's promise to s silveros promise to students. Who's side is she on? (her own)

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Anonymous said on Tuesday, Mar 2 at 1:19 AM

I don’t understand WHY Silverio’s Wife still supposes him, she caused all this by not reporting him when he molested her. She should lose her credential and child Protective service should have her kids away from her. She is just as guilty as he is for not coming forward. What a sick and pathetic women she is for standing by this scum. Someone like her should be ridiculed to the point of embarrassment, or at least talk some sense into this weak women. It’s outrageous how some people are taken in by him to the point that they are blinded and misguided. Where are her friends and family, they should shun and disown her.

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Falcon Parent said on Tuesday, Mar 2 at 1:13 AM

Innocent until proven guilty we know this isn't so...just read all of the comments posted and any blogs before Feb. 26...need I say more. Why then would he take a chance on 12 people to prejudge him. As a parent and in law enforcement, I know a guilty verdict doesn't always mean guilty and a verdict of innocence doesn't always neccessary mean they're innocent...for the person who wrote about OJ, you are 110% correct, Simpson's care is a perfect oxymoron of the judicial system...

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HATER said on Tuesday, Mar 2 at 1:04 AM

Silverio will have to register as a sex offender on the Megan’s Law website. I will follow him where ever goes and let the neighbors know that there is a registered sex offender close by. I hope they run him out of the city, so he can live on the street for the rest of his life. I have no sympathy for this worthless piece of human garbage. May be he should do us all a favor and go back to the Philippines’. He can live in the slums and pedophile all the children over in that backwards part of the world, and maybe they’ll have the decency to castrate him for us.

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Does anyone read the article? said on Tuesday, Mar 2 at 12:38 AM

A poster said that Silverio was getting probation. That is not in the article. He pleaded no contest to a very serious charge of molesting a minor under 14. The earlier the age, the higher the sentence. No one mentions probation for him. Second, The article is about Silverio, not Shah. You don't like what your son says about Shah, report him to district authorities and the Sheriff's department. And lastly, the school board should be blamed for allowing non re-election of teachers who knew about his pedophile predilections. They should punish Dr. Lal too, by cutting off his severance pay since he knew and dragged his feet for a year.

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Scarlett Letter said on Monday, Mar 1 at 11:53 PM

Dont' you guys realize that ignorant people with no evidence post here. You can't reason here. It's just funny what people write on this blog. Does anyone have a letter "A" to put on people's chest? Let's get Salem up in this piece. :)

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Ex Firebaugh Teacher said on Monday, Mar 1 at 11:13 PM

Mr. Shah was one of the hardest working counselors I ever had the privilege of working with. I sat in on numerous parent meetings with him. If everyone cared about students the way he does, things wouldn't be so screwed up in LUSD.

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teacher cont said on Monday, Mar 1 at 11:11 PM

for those of you who are attacking Mr. Shah stop and ask yourself if you would rather have a counselor who shuts themselves in their office, doesnt care about the well being of the student, and just passes the time. or if you would rather have somebody who has an open door policy. Lastly, this article was about sliverio being a skeezy pedophile and pointing fingers at other teachers and office staff doesn't help the problem if you don't have any hard evidence.

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teacher said on Monday, Mar 1 at 11:09 PM

I work at a school and have visited Firebaugh often and gotten to know Mr. Shah very well. He is remembered by kids at my school who used to attend Firebaugh. He is truly an amazing counselor, taking time out to help students who are not only present Firebaugh students, but also helping out other students whos couselors dropped the ball. I can attest to the fact that if my school had a couselor like Mr. Shah we would not have the problems that we have with students not graduating because their couselor messed up their schedule/transcript, or having students never talk to their couselors because they never have their door open.

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cont'd said on Monday, Mar 1 at 10:58 PM

And if you can do a better job...get an education...and apply!

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Get a life cont'd said on Monday, Mar 1 at 10:58 PM

PS. Should I mention that many of thes tudents that hang around with Shah-hate to go home. He provides an environment to students that allows for them to be safe and nurtures. You have no idea what many of the students who hang out after school have to go home to. Try to learn empathy and copmpassion

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Get a life cont'd said on Monday, Mar 1 at 10:57 PM

4. Blinds to the outside...OPEN 5. Shah likes women....not girls..not boys..WOMEN 6. Your children should be lucky enough to have a caring counsounelor like shah

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Get a Life Concerned FHS Parent said on Monday, Mar 1 at 10:55 PM

1. What does that say about you as a parent for not checking into the stories your children tell you about Mr. Shah 2. If you would investigate before you spread gossip, you would know his door is always open and there is an administrator a dean, and a secretary less than four feet away from him. 3. He has glass windows surrounding his office. 4.

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I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS said on Monday, Mar 1 at 10:00 PM

I understand Lynwood is under difficult circumstances but just because one man committed lewd acts upon his own students does not mean that all teachers and employees of FHS are following his footsteps. Mr. Shah is a great counselor. I can honestly say, that he is the best Lynwood has, and attempting to attack him via internet is a cowardly act. Lynwood needs more like Mr. Shah, dedicated and motivated to improve the situation that Silverio and District "leaders" left Lynwood in. Do not attempt to begin rumors to ruin his image because Mr. Shah has done nothing wrong and creating more drama is not benefitting Lynwood in any way.

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Wow said on Monday, Mar 1 at 9:00 PM

To the concerned parent whose kid plays chess after school: I am a graduate from Firebaugh and I would converse with Shah occasionally. Not once did he ever give the impression of being a molester or whatever you want to label him. Just as “In Defense of Mr. Shah” stated, he is merely a student-friendly counselor. So he plays chess with students, so what? You’re going to make an assumption that he’s possibly a molester. Don’t make any alleged statements because that is how rumors begin and all you are doing is ruining an individual’s image which is something that I am certain you would not like if it was done to you. Your kid is fine and if you feel uncomfortable all you need to do is go to the school and see for yourself, simple as that, rather than posting up you suspicion of a person on internet

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x said on Monday, Mar 1 at 8:17 PM

Let's not go Salem Lynwood!

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In Defense of Mr. Shah said on Monday, Mar 1 at 6:58 PM

I worked with Mr. Shah at Firebaugh. A more dedicated, down-to-earth, student-friendly counselor you will never find. He is also a man of high moral character who would never harm in any way a child in his care. I understand how the Silverio story would make parents and students begin to doubt just about everyone, but suspicions in this direction are wrongheaded. Students benefit from his world travels and from his desire to see the young people of Lynwood achieve great things with their lives--away from the streets and drugs and crime that bring down too many kids. He has sacrificed much personally to stay with the District, to continue to be a guide and source of encouragement for at-risk kids. Don't compare him with Silverio.

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Ex Firebaugh Football coach said on Monday, Mar 1 at 5:41 PM

Anyone who is convicted of molesting our children, especially The people we trust with our kids, should never be allowed to walk outside a prison yard for the rest of his life, & don't stop with Silverio, look into Espinosa as well, he too was coaching those little volleyball girls and it should matter not that his brother is a board member. Any one out there who has not came forth yet please speak up, if not for you, speak up for anyone else this man might do this to in the future

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Concerned Parent said on Monday, Mar 1 at 5:34 PM

This whole school district is a joke. Silverio a pediphile, another teacher at firebaugh Shah is suspect, They have tried to demote the best pincipal in the Dist because she would not let a bad kid come back. This is rediculas. The whole school board is made up with money hungry thieves that could care less about the quality of education in this dist. The state pays more money for program improvement projects that never improves the programs. You figure

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Concerned FHS parent said on Monday, Mar 1 at 6:07 AM

I really don't have anything against gay people but now that Silverio is done maybe someone could check out Shah...my son and his friends talk about funny things happening after school with him. Supposedly its to play chess...but to stay alone with boys that late?!?!?!? The kids are calling him "Chess-ter" the "Molester".

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sk said on Sunday, Feb 28 at 7:39 PM

Finally some justice. So kids can't wait philosophy was to highly regard sexual predators, filthy psychos, a 400lb sack of manure, and a long list of "administrators" as such. By the way, where's the sob from Fiji? Moral: LUSD is to corruption as Silverio is to sexual predatorship.

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Re: DA comment below said on Sunday, Feb 28 at 2:37 PM

There must be a strong reason why a REAL DA would offer probation instead of going to trial. If they had enough evidence to send him to prison for 40 years, then they would not have offered probation.

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How can you be a Silverio Supporter? said on Sunday, Feb 28 at 1:18 PM

I am amazed that anyone can be a Silverio supporter. The School Board and Dr. Lal owe an apology to any teachers given a non re-elect by this travesty of a man. Anyone who got close to the evidence received a non-reelect and tenured teachers received an involuntary transfer signed off by Jackie Carr (who returned to LA Unified) and Dr. Lal. The School Board looked the other way for a year before doing anything. Another reason why Lynwood is in dire trouble morally, financially and educationally.

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According to the court said on Sunday, Feb 28 at 9:24 AM

Silverio will have to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life when and if he gets out.

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GUILTY IN COURT said on Sunday, Feb 28 at 9:03 AM

Silverio is guilty. If there are any more victims out there please notify the Sheriff's Department

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Ex Firebaugh Teacher said on Sunday, Feb 28 at 8:18 AM

cont: I have printed out all related articles re Silverio and LUSD into a binder, and if I am ever asked about my non re-elect I will just show them my documentation, including copies of his review, and my other supervisor's reviews. That is proof enough he screwed over people.

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To Alumni said on Sunday, Feb 28 at 8:14 AM

You had better learn how to write and spell before you try to be a D.A. Proofread before publishing.

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Ex Firebaugh Teacher said on Sunday, Feb 28 at 8:08 AM

To 5:14 Anonymous, no law or mandate re rescinding non-re-elects, I've posted about that on earlier articles, click on the links to past articles to see what others have written. I do not expect an apology from the LUSD Board, but it would be niceand morally correct for them to do so. I do have an alternate idea

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Anonymous said on Saturday, Feb 27 at 10:42 PM

It doesn't matter whether Silverio is found innocent, guilty or plea no contest. His supporters that go to court and many others that don't go to court will continue to show love and support for him. The haters will just continue to hate no matter what. The important thing is that he will be able to be with his family & loved ones soon. 27 years vs. probation, hmmm-I'd take the deal too. You never know when you gamble with 12 jurors. Look at OJ's first legal case, found innocent in is criminal case and guilty in a wrongful death civil trial. Go figure...

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Attorney said on Saturday, Feb 27 at 9:45 PM

Although Silverio was not convicted by a jury, his guilty no contest plea is still considered a conviction in court and will reflect as so, as it did on his 1995 arrest which he plead no contest to as well. The 1995 public court records indicate CONVICTED.

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Lynwood Alumni said on Saturday, Feb 27 at 9:15 PM

to everyone: Silverio was not convicted; he never faced or was convicted by the jury. He plead Guilty implying no contest; It's the same thing. He didn't get away from with it because he knew their was no way out; so he plead guilty before his trail began. He will still serve time in prison. Approximately it's 10 years for lewd acts against children so it's about 40 to 50 years in prison. I doubt he'll come out alive or a virgin from behind. If Silverio would have been convicted by the jury it would have been twenty five years for each count to life. That would have been a happily ever after for a Lynwood student and parents along with Ex Firebaugh staff. People like Silverio is the reason why I won't to be a District Attorney and persecute children offenders and rapist. If I would of been the A.D.A in this case, I would of push the case to a hybrid trail that way he would have a narrow time to decide his plead. Imma be badass!!

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Anonymous said on Saturday, Feb 27 at 9:14 PM

Is there any law that mandates any teacher, who received non-reelect letter in the last 3-4 years to be rehired? Some of them were dedicated ,hard-working ,honest teachers.

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? said on Saturday, Feb 27 at 6:52 PM

Are Lal and silverio related?

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GUILTY AS CHARGED said on Saturday, Feb 27 at 10:27 AM

With all the evidence, His attorney was smart to plea.

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Silverio CONVICTED in Court !!!! said on Saturday, Feb 27 at 4:57 AM

Silverio is guilty of lewd acts with children.

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Anonymous said on Saturday, Feb 27 at 3:54 AM

FINALLY CONVICTED IN COURT !!!! He was guilty all along.

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Ex Firebaugh Teacher said on Saturday, Feb 27 at 12:16 AM

14 Counts dropped by a Plea Bargain?! He's liable to walk with time off for "Good Behavior" on April Fool's Day?!

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WOW! said on Friday, Feb 26 at 8:26 PM

I wonder if there are girls that believe he likes them?.. does he really have it like that?... what does he give them that they don't say anything?...

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HOW?...HOW? said on Friday, Feb 26 at 8:10 PM

How is it these creeps get away with it for such a ridiculously long time. I don't get it. Doesn't anyone teach their kids anything? There is so much pedophilia out there, it's mind boggling. All those kids...and silence for so long?? Wow.

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Finally! said on Friday, Feb 26 at 6:13 PM

The monster has been convicted!!Finally! Solache,Lal,Seko should plead No Contest too.You know he would get serious jail time if the girls that have stayed quiet spoke up. Girls, realize that he has been touching 14-15 year old girls for the past 15 years.He may be released and he will start again in some other town. It is your responsibility "quiet girls" to speak up and stop this guy from doing this again.If you have slept with this man, you need to speak up, so he can be put away.I know you may want to support him, but he has robbed you of your innocence and has manipulated you to stay quiet. Whether he has given you money, or you honestly think he has feelings for you, you are sorely mistaken. He is a sociopath and he only cares about himself.Speak up ladies, you know who you are.It's hard because of the embarrassment, I understand, but it is your responsibility that he doesn't get the chance to mess up another young girl's life emotionally. Do not take this secret to your grave!

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a travesty said on Friday, Feb 26 at 5:47 PM

No contest? I want to hear him say guilty! One count under 14? Where are all those Firebaugh students now who said the girls "wanted it". Now you know why we have laws to protect you from predators. The man is sicko and he was protected by Lal and the School Board. The golden boy of Lynwood - ouch!

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