Former Swim Instructor Pleads To Child Assault Charges

Victims of sexual assault from a swim instructor can breathe a little easier today. On Wednesday, Leo McIntyre, 30 of North Strabane Township pleaded guilty to multiple charges of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, corruption of minors, indecent assault and corruption of minors. In all McIntyre faced six cases with 17 charges combined. He pleaded guilty to all charges. According to District Attorney Jason Walsh, they are recommending that McIntyre be sentenced to 10-30 years in prison in exchange for the plea. That plea agreement was reached with the consultation and agreement of the victim’s parents and where possible, the victims themselves. Walsh said that he and the parties involved are pleased with the outcome. With the plea, the victims will not have to testify at a trial and relive the events that transpired. The majority of the victims were less than 13 years old when the assaults took place. McIntyre was a swim instructor at the Goldfish Swim School in Peters Township when the charges were filed in December of 2022. In addition to the jail time, McIntyre will have to register as a sex offender for life. McIntyre will be sentenced on October 7.