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Former Cobb wrestling coach pleads guilty to child sex crimes

Ron Gorman. (Credit: Pennsylvania District Attorney's Office)
Ron Gorman. (Credit: Pennsylvania District Attorney's Office)
By Meris Lutz
Nov 3, 2017

Ron Gorman, a former Life University wrestling coach, pleaded guilty Friday to child sex abuse in a Pennsylvania court.

Gorman’s guilty plea was confirmed by prosecuting attorney Julieane Fry.

Gorman, who previously volunteered at the Pope High School junior wrestling program, was arrested in Cobb County in March based on charges filed in Pennsylvania, where he used to live.

Cobb Assistant District Attorney Chuck Boring confirmed that Gorman agreed to plead guilty to a pending charge in Cobb County as well and will serve his sentences concurrently.

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Meris Lutz is a contributing writer covering climate, the environment and the economy. She is particularly interested in stories that explore the intersections between climate change and labor, markets, health, biodiversity, government transparency and public access to natural resources.

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