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Former Bike SLO County Director Pleads No Contest in Child Lewd Act Case

Arroyo Grande, crime, court, San Luis Obispo County, Local

Richard Ellison, former executive director of Bike SLO County, pleaded no contest to a lewd act upon a child. - The incident occurred on March 30, 2025, in Arroyo Grande, involving a 7-year-old girl.

- Ellison faces up to one year in jail and three years of supervised probation. - The plea avoids a trial, sparing the victim from testifying.

- Sentencing is scheduled for July 28. The case highlights the seriousness of such offenses and the legal process to protect victims.

This story was originally reported by ksby. Read the original article here.

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