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Gymnastics teacher charged with sex crimes

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By ABC11
Friday, March 7, 2008
SANFORD

Phillip Thompson was arrested Thursday in Morrisville. Police say Thompson molested 11-female students while employed at Sanford Academy of Gymnastics and Cheerleading.

The alleged victims ranged in ages between six and 15. Thomas was working at a similar facility in Morrisville as an instructor.

He's being held under a million dollars bond.

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