Rome man facing charges of sexual contact with 6 and 8 year olds

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Rome man facing charges of sexual contact with 6 and 8 year olds

Mugshot of Phillip D. King

By MEGAN KOSKOVICH

Story Created: Feb 29, 2008 at 4:59 PM EDT

Story Updated: Feb 29, 2008 at 5:46 PM EDT

UTICA - A Rome man made a court appearance Friday on charges of sex abuse against a child.

Police say Phillip King, 58, of Rome, allegedly had sexual contact with a six and an eight year old boy in his home in 2006 and 2007.

Several law enforcement agencies worked to conduct this investigation.

King remains in the Oneida County Jail tonight.

Sunday, Mar 2 at 7:28 PM Anonymous wrote ...

In jail he should be, descusting man.

Sunday, Mar 2 at 5:03 PM Rome Citizen wrote ...

I agree, he should receive the maximum. I just wonder how many other children have silently endured his horrible acts. Zero tolerance and maxiimum sentences for people who harm innocent children.

Sunday, Mar 2 at 12:53 PM Former Rome Teacher wrote ...

He should receive the maximum allowable. Children and parents trusted him and he abused their trust.

Saturday, Mar 1 at 5:26 PM Rome Citizen wrote ...

I beleive so - Bellamy and then Staley when grades reconfigured. This is scary to know that this is so close to home.

Saturday, Mar 1 at 2:45 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Didn't he worked for the Rome school district at an elementary school.

Friday, Feb 29 at 7:05 PM Good Idea... wrote ...

lives of two more children messed up.... hang him....

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