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S.F. assistant principal held in brothel case
Erin Allday, Chronicle Staff Writer
Saturday, August 9, 2008
A Galileo High School assistant principal was arrested late Thursday for his alleged role in the operation of at least two San Jose brothels, police said.
Gerald Courtney, 57, who has worked at the school district since 1988, was booked on charges of felony pimping and pandering. Police said no minors or other school officials were involved in the prostitution case.
During a four-month investigation, police allegedly found Courtney responsible for leasing apartments used for the brothels and creating Internet posts seeking prostitutes and customers, San Jose police Sgt. Mike Sullivan said.
A second suspect, Milpitas resident Hsiu Hwa Chou, also was arrested in the case. Chou, 41, allegedly was the madam of the brothels, Sullivan said. Two other suspects have been arrested on misdemeanor prostitution violations.
District officials said they were stunned by Courtney's arrest. Courtney has been put on paid administrative leave until the charges have been resolved, said district spokeswoman Gentle Blythe.
"He's a wonderful guy. I've known him for many years. He's extremely highly regarded," said school board President Mark Sanchez, moments after hearing of Courtney's arrest on Friday.
Sanchez said the district has renewed Courtney's contract in the past "without any reservation."
"I'm not going to believe it until I know more," Sanchez said. "I hope it's a mistake. I hope it's not true."
sfgate.com 8.9.08
Erin Allday, Chronicle Staff Writer
Saturday, August 9, 2008
A Galileo High School assistant principal was arrested late Thursday for his alleged role in the operation of at least two San Jose brothels, police said.
Gerald Courtney, 57, who has worked at the school district since 1988, was booked on charges of felony pimping and pandering. Police said no minors or other school officials were involved in the prostitution case.
During a four-month investigation, police allegedly found Courtney responsible for leasing apartments used for the brothels and creating Internet posts seeking prostitutes and customers, San Jose police Sgt. Mike Sullivan said.
A second suspect, Milpitas resident Hsiu Hwa Chou, also was arrested in the case. Chou, 41, allegedly was the madam of the brothels, Sullivan said. Two other suspects have been arrested on misdemeanor prostitution violations.
District officials said they were stunned by Courtney's arrest. Courtney has been put on paid administrative leave until the charges have been resolved, said district spokeswoman Gentle Blythe.
"He's a wonderful guy. I've known him for many years. He's extremely highly regarded," said school board President Mark Sanchez, moments after hearing of Courtney's arrest on Friday.
Sanchez said the district has renewed Courtney's contract in the past "without any reservation."
"I'm not going to believe it until I know more," Sanchez said. "I hope it's a mistake. I hope it's not true."
sfgate.com 8.9.08
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