Former high school coach pleads guilty to multiple counts of sex-related charges

PHOENIX — Patrick Battillo was in court Monday for a pre-trial conference.

During the court proceedings, Battillo, the Phoenix Suns fan known as “Mr. ORNG,” pleaded guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor and two counts of attempted sexual exploitation of a minor.

The former basketball coach at Peoria High School faces allegations that he solicited sexually explicit photos and videos from five minors, three more than previously reported.

Prosecutors said all of the alleged victims are boys between the ages of 15 and 17, with most of the communications reportedly taking place on Snapchat. According to court testimony, one victim recorded interactions with Battillo, while others provided similar accounts.

Battillo, became a familiar fixture during Suns games when he would show up dressed all in orange.

The sentencing for Battillo was scheduled for April 17 at 10:30 a.m.

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