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Man Pleads Not Guilty In Rape Of 2 Boys
Alleged Victims Were Students At School In Man's Home
POSTED: 4:03 pm EDT October 3,
2005
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio -- A Rocky River man charged with raping two boys with autism appeared in court Monday. Phillip Distasio pleaded not guilty to 34 counts related to raping the boys, who were students at a school Distasio ran from his apartment. Investigators said Distasio would frequent establishments along Detroit Road in Lakewood, where he would lure boys to join a group known as "Class Cutters." Investigators believe there may be more victims. Distasio is currently being held on $500,000 bond.
Previous Stories:
- September 29, 2005: Police: Suspected Rapist Lured Kids At Local Businesses
- September 28, 2005: Man Accused Of Raping Boys He Taught In Home
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