[thoughtomator]

He's a pederast, not a pedophile. The targets of his molestation are exclusively boys, so the more general term is inaccurate here.

[LS]

The thing that gets me about these articles is that you can always prove that people who are dissatisfied and asking for money "have an axe to grind," but it is almost impossible to prove that "friendly witnesses" are having their silence bought. I think this guy is guilty as sin, and I usually reserve judgment on these kinds of accusations. There is simply too much smoke.

[KevinB]

and engage in physical play and water pistol fights.

Hey McCauley, here's a news flash: That wasn't a pistol and it wasn't water either!

[Helms]

I believe pederast refers to post pubescent while pedophile refers to pre pubescent, 12 and younger.