Ex-Peoria basketball coach indicted on additional child sex crimes charges
Suns fan Mr. Orange in court for arraignment
Patrick Batillo, better known as Phoenix Suns fan Mr. Orange, was in court as the families of victims he's accused of exploiting sexually spoke during his arraignment.
PHOENIX - The former varsity boy's basketball coach at Peoria High School is facing additional charges in connection to alleged child sex crimes.
Patrick Battillo was indicted by a grand jury on seven counts of attempt to commit sexual exploitation of a minor, FOX 10 has learned. The charges date back to July 2023. He's being held on a $200,000 bond.
The backstory:
Last year, Battillo was arrested for alleged child sex crimes.
Police say a 15-year-old boy disclosed to school staff members that Battillo sent him messages, soliciting video that depicted the teen in various sexual acts and in various states of undress.
Phoenix Suns superfan 'Mr. ORNG' accused of child sex crimes | Crime Files
A man who is well-known by Phoenix Suns fans has been arrested for child sex crimes.
"[Battillo] told [the victim] that he has sold this unknown older woman videos of himself, and added [the victim] could also make money by sending this unknown woman, and in return, [Battillo] would send [the victim] money via Cash App," read a portion of the court documents.
Battillo pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Dig deeper:
Battillo is known by some as "Mr. ORNG," a superfan known for painting his face orange and appearing in the crowd at Phoenix Suns home games.