Sexual Assault Of First Grader Lands Ex-Chesco Teacher Behind Bars

WEST CHESTER, PA — A former teacher at West Chester Christian School was sentenced by Chester County Judge Patrick Carmody to 20 to 40 years in state prison for sexually assaulting a first-grader in 2007 to 2008.

Randy Boston, 65, of Shickshinny, was convicted by a jury in August of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, unlawful contact with a minor, corruption of minors, and related charges by a jury in August 2022.

West Chester Christian School is a small, private K-12 religious school.

“Randy Boston used his position of power and trust to abuse this child for his own depraved sexual gratification,” District Attorney Deb Ryan said. “He preyed upon an innocent and defenseless child, and as a result, deprived this victim of a normal childhood.”

Ryan said the victim showed tremendous bravery for coming forward.

“We hope this sentence helps him move forward with healing," the district attorney said.

Boston's lawyer, Evan Kelly of West Chester, argued during the trial that the victim's testimony was inconsistent.

According to court records:

• In June 2021, West Goshen Township police received information that a 21-year-old victim was sexually abused by the defendant when he was in first-grade.
• Investigators said the defendant ordered the victim to follow him to the basement before school one morning after witnessing the victim stick his tongue out at another student.
• They said Boston then took the victim to a room, where he shut the door and told him to remove his belt and pull his pants down.
• The defendant then sexually assaulted the boy.