In a shocking turn of events, Phoenix Sunsโ passionate fan Patrick Battillo, who is affectionately called โMr ORNGโ for his energetic presence during the game days, has been apprehended by the authorities on numerous charges related to child s*x crimes
Additionally, a teacher of Peoria High School, Holly Holgate, is under scrutiny for allegedly impeding the investigation process.
As per the official court documents, the passionate fan of Phoenix Suns who was working as a high school basketball coach alongside Holly Holgate were involved in requesting explicit content from minors.
Who is Patrick Battillo aka Mr ORNG as Phoenix Suns super fan and basketball coach is arrested on s*x crimes charges
According to the authorities, Patrick Battillo allegedly enticed a 15-year-old male student to provide s*xually explicit videos purporting a transaction with an older women.
Both accused has been apprehended by the cops and are facing appropriate charges. Battillo is reportedly facing charges of luring minor for s*xual exploitation as well as child s*x trafficking. Meanwhile, Holgate is charged with hindering the prosecution and failing to report child abuse.
Following an open conversation with school personnel, a victim uncovered the identity of alleged โolder womanโ was none other than Battillo himself. After this revelation, the school administration subsequently swiftly took the actions.
Earlier, during the conversation with media, Peoria Police Officer Kristopher Babros, expressed the profound disgust surrounding this entire case, emphasizing the trust placed in both individuals due to their positions.
IN COURT: Patrick Battillo, known as Mr. ORNG, makes his initial appearance.
The judge issues a secured bond of $100,000 and orders an electronic monitor.
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— Briana Whitney (@BrianaWhitney) April 10, 2024
The case takes a dark turn as investigators piece together the messages and decode the unsettling requests made by Battillo from minors students which includes demanding graphic descriptions of s*xual acts.
The case has shocked the entire school community and left everyone stunned as being an educator, an athletic coach Battillo broke the trust and confidence that was assigned onto him.
Following the incident, the Peoria Unified School District has swiftly acted by placing Battillo and Holgate on administrative leave. They have also released a statement, assuring their support and counseling for affected students.
The district emphasizes their full cooperation with authorities in the ongoing criminal investigation, which has deeply affected the community.
MORE DETAILS: Patrick Battillo aka Mr. ORNG allegedly "had been asking juvenile victims to send videos and photographs of themselves in various sex acts and in various states of nudity. Patrick would tell the victims that he would send them money for these photos/videos." (perโฆ https://t.co/ZBnNMyixY9 pic.twitter.com/9xowSXqTJn
— Briana Whitney (@BrianaWhitney) April 10, 2024