Orlando Club Owner and Teacher Sentenced | Orlando News

Richard Kowalczyk and his husband Eric Patrick, a former teacher and club owner in Orlando, just received prison sentences—14 years for Kowalczyk and 10 for Patrick—for attempting to coerce and entice a 15-year-old they met on Grindr. The case, which also uncovered years of disturbing messages and child pornography, shocked the community given Patrick’s profession and Kowalczyk’s ownership of popular venues. Both apologized in court, but their daughter remains with Patrick’s mother as the fallout continues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/afab279f1d0960b8