Virginia teacher Richard Troshak sentenced to 455 years in prison for s*xually abusing children

Troshak, 34, who worked at the Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy, was accused of filming himself abusing children and sharing the material with another teacher.

The other teacher, Shaun Jason Adams, also shared footage of himself abusing children.

During sentencing, Troshak's attorney said his client was diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome when he was a child.

The effort didn't work. Judge David Johnson sentenced Troshak to 455 years in prison.

Virginia teacher Richard Troshak sentenced to 455 years in prison for s*xually abusing children.

During sentencing, Troshak's attorney said his client's "medical condition" should be considered.

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