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Chess Instructor Rejects Plea Deal In Sexual Abuse Cases

Delaware County Sheriff's Office

A local chess instructor accused of sexually abusing children has rejected a plea agreement from the Delaware County prosecutor's office. 61-year-old Leon Wilson is facing a total of three counts of having sexual contact with girls under the age of 13. Wilson taught chess at several central Ohio schools and is known for promoting the game to kids living or playing near his east Columbus home. A judge set a new trial date for January 5.

Jim has been with WCBE since 1996. Before that he worked as a reporter at another Columbus radio station, and for three newspapers in Southwest Florida.
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