Ohio men previously involved with LifeWise Academy charged with sex crimes involving minors

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: June 2, 2026

Words: 684

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Three Ohio men who either previously volunteered or worked for LifeWise Academy – a Christian instruction program for public school students – were either charged or pleaded guilty recently to sex crimes against minors, including rape, voyeurism, and sexual battery.

Christopher Riggs and Kenneth Holycross III were LifeWise teachers, and William VanSickle was a LifeWise volunteer.

“LifeWise has received zero reports of misconduct involving LifeWise students in connection with these matters or during …

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