Chris Ortloff
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George C. "Chris" Ortloff (born September 20, 1947 in Lake Placid
) is a former New York
state Republican
politician and admitted pedophile, who had served in the New York State Assembly
from 1986 to 2006. He subsequently served on the state parole board, after being appointed by Governor George Pataki
. Ortloff has a master's degree from the University of Michigan
and has worked in real estate and journalism.
On October 13, 2008 Ortloff was arrested on federal charges of attempting to solicit sex with minors. On December 24, 2008 he pleaded guilty to a felony charge of online enticement of minors. His sentencing was originally set for April 23, 2009., but has been pushed back four times, first to August 11, 2009, then to November 9, 2009, to March 8, 2010, and most recently to July 13, 2010. Ortloff has surrendered to authorities to begin serving time in advance of actual sentencing. On August 9, 2010 he was finally sentenced, to 150 months
in prison.
Lake Placid, New York
Lake Placid is a village in the Adirondack Mountains in Essex County, New York, United States. As of the 2000 census, the village had a population of 2,638....
) is a former New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
state Republican
Republican Party (United States)
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politician and admitted pedophile, who had served in the New York State Assembly
New York State Assembly
The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York State Legislature. The Assembly is composed of 150 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 128,652...
from 1986 to 2006. He subsequently served on the state parole board, after being appointed by Governor George Pataki
George Pataki
George Elmer Pataki is an American politician who was the 53rd Governor of New York. A member of the Republican Party, Pataki served three consecutive four-year terms from January 1, 1995 until December 31, 2006.- Early life :...
. Ortloff has a master's degree from the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
and has worked in real estate and journalism.
On October 13, 2008 Ortloff was arrested on federal charges of attempting to solicit sex with minors. On December 24, 2008 he pleaded guilty to a felony charge of online enticement of minors. His sentencing was originally set for April 23, 2009., but has been pushed back four times, first to August 11, 2009, then to November 9, 2009, to March 8, 2010, and most recently to July 13, 2010. Ortloff has surrendered to authorities to begin serving time in advance of actual sentencing. On August 9, 2010 he was finally sentenced, to 150 months
in prison.