Denver, COLORADO

Perverts and pedophiles seek access to children wherever they can.

Jan 19, 2008 - A day camp teacher has pleaded guilty to sexual assault on a child. Michael DiPalma, 33, pleaded guilty to sexual assault for luring an 8-year-old boy into his car while other children were on lunch break.

DiPalma drove the boy to an apartment parking lot, pulled his pants down and spanked him.

In May 2006, he was fired from an after-school program in Denver after spanking at least two students. In New Mexico, he was given a deferred judgment and probation after he was accused of unlawful sexual contact with a child in 1999.

From arrest story (Aug 4, 2006) DePalma also worked in at least two Denver Public School elementary buildings. Unlike requirements for regular district employees, Colorado law does not require schools to conduct state and national criminal-background checks for contract workers or volunteers.

In May, he was barred from continuing to teach an after-school enrichment class offered by Computer Tots/Computer Explorers at Steck Elementary School.

DETAILS
New MexicoPolice Report
Click here to read the report detailing the Albuquerque Police Department's investigation into Michael DiPalma's past. (PDF)

SENTENCED April 4, 2008 - Palma was sentenced Friday to two years in the county jail - not prison - and intensive supervision sex offender probation for 10 years to life. He will be required to register as a sex offender.