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DA: Enough evidence against Danville karate coach for sex crimes against children to go to trial

April 23, 2020 By Publisher Leave a Comment

Will remain in custody while awaiting trial

Ramon Pruitt. Photo by Danville PD.

By Scott Alonso, Public Information Officer, Contra Costa District Attorney

Martinez, Calif. – On April 21, 2020, the Honorable Patricia Scanlon found there to be enough evidence against defendant Ramon Pruitt (63-years-old) during his preliminary hearing for his case to proceed to trial. In total, Pruitt is facing eight felonies counts for sex crimes against children. Judge Scanlon agreed with our Office’s request to keep Pruitt in custody as he awaits trial. He is in custody on $500,000 bail. (See related article)

Pruitt of San Geronimo, California is a local karate instructor and operated Danville Karate International. The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office is working closely with the Danville Police Department on the case.

The criminal investigation into Pruitt’s activities associated with Danville Karate International is ongoing. There may be additional victims in addition to the two victims associated with the criminal charges in this case. Anyone with information should contact the Danville Police Department Detective Daniel Lynch at 925-314-3711.

Pruitt’s alleged offenses occurred as far back as 2013 and as recently as January of this year. The preliminary hearing conveyed evidence involving two male victims, both minors at the time of the allegations.

Case information: People v. Ramon Pruitt, Docket Number 01-193129-4.

Filed Under: Crime, District Attorney, News, San Ramon Valley

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