Former Christian Radio Host John Balyo Pleads Guilty in Calhoun County
By John Tunison
John Balyo, the former Christian radio host accused of molesting young boys in at least two counties, has pleaded guilty to a felony in Calhoun County Circuit Court. Balyo already is awaiting sentencing in U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids after admitting he photographed sex acts with a 12-year-old boy at a Kalamazoo County hotel. Balyo, 34, was a former morning show host for WCSG in Grand Rapids. He pleaded guilty to first-degree criminal sexual conduct Tuesday, Sept. 9, in Calhoun County District Court and will be sentenced Nov. 10. A charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct will be dismissed at sentencing, a Calhoun County Circuit Court clerk said. The case in Calhoun County involves an 11-year-old victim. Police alleged Balyo paid another man to set up sexual encounters. Balyo is to be sentenced Nov. 6 in federal court. E-mail John Tunison: jtunison@mlive.com and follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/johntunison
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