WEST CHESTER, Ohio-Michael Lesko, a former social worker and youth counselor in West Chester, faces 21 charges, Including 7 counts of raping a minor under age 13, Charges involve five victims. He pleaded not guilty through his defense team. Michael Lesko Operated a private counseling service from his West Chester residence, he also worked at UC Medical Center during some alleged incidents, suspected abuse spanned approximately 15 years. He was arrested in Georgia and extradited to Butler County Jail, a bond was set for $500,000.
If he is released, he will be restricted to Butler, Montgomery, Warren, and Clermont counties and prohibited from contacting anyone under 18. The next court appearance scheduled for October 21
