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Former Long Beach Teacher's Conviction Upheld on Sex-Related Charges
Mark Santo was sentenced to 80 years to life in October 2023 after being found guilty of sexually assaulting his students.

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Mark Santo was sentenced to 80 years to life in October 2023 after being found guilty of sexually assaulting his students.

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