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Timothy Malloy sentencing
Timothy Malloy sentencing
MILWAUKEE -- 50-year-old Timothy Malloy, a former Whitman Elementary School teacher convicted of sexually assaulting a student, was sentenced on Thursday, October 26th to 15 years in prison and another 10 years of extended supervision.
Timothy Malloy
Malloy had been a teacher at Whitman for nearly 20 years.
In court on Thursday, his victim spoke out for the first time. In a heartbreaking statement to the court, the victim described the emotional pain that consumes her as a result of the trauma she endured at the hands of her former teacher.
"He has robbed me from my childhood," the victim said. "Back in February, Tim pushed me to the point of no longer wanting to be alive. February 27, my entire life changed. It was the day I attempted suicide and almost succeeded."
Timothy Malloy
Malloy first met the victim five years ago -- when she was in fourth grade. The girl told investigators he then molested her approximately 50 times between the ages of 11 and 13.
Malloy was arrested in May 2017. In a plea deal with prosecutors, he was convicted of second degree child sexual assault.
Timothy Malloy
In court Thursday, Malloy apologized for his actions. He explained he was severely depressed when the illegal behavior began.
"I'm disgusted with myself for what I've done," Malloy said. "While I never set out to intentionally hurt anyone, I became controlled by my compulsions...I am getting help now."
The judge acknowledged Malloy's remorse and commitment to treatment. But he ruled that was not enough.
Judge Jeffrey Wagner
"Parents send their most precious gifts, our children, to school to be nurtured and educated in a safe environment," said Judge Jeffrey Wagner. "You violated that."
Prosecutors say another student at Whitman came forward this year to report Malloy had inappropriately touched her.
In addition to prison time, Malloy will have to register as a sex offender -- and will never be able to teach again.
Read the statements of the victim and victim's mother in court below:
Victim
Victim's mother