SENTENCED to five to fifteen years in prison.
Nov 21, 2007 -
Michael Dann, 31, an assiatant band director at Highland High School, was arrested for lewd conduct with a minor.
Police have been investigating Dann for allegedly molesting a 14-year-old on several occasions at the school. But police say there could be additional victims in the case, and urge anyone to come forward with more information.
Police are asking for anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective Nielsen at 234-6121.
Full Name: Michael Kee Dann
NOT GUILTY PLEA Dec 10 - In court on Monday, Dann pleaded not guilty. He will be back in court in February for a trial
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GUILTY PLEA & SENTENCING March 17 - Dann pleaded guilty to one felony count of lewd and lascivious conduct in February. He was sentenced today to 15 years in prison, five years fixed and ten indeterminate.
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KVPI (Mar 17) - Judge Peter McDermott gave Dann the state's recommended sentence. Dann apologized to the court, however,
While McDermott said he appreciated Dann's willingness to take responsibility, he sentenced him to five years fixed and ten indeterminate and said he needed to impose a strict punishment to deter others from sexually abusing children.Judge Peter McDermott: "Parents send their kids to be taught and educated - not sexually abused. They put their trust in the teachers the school district hires to protect their kids and not to touch them inappropriately, sexually."
