Overview
- Christopher James Ramstead, 47, pleaded not guilty in Van Nuys to nine felony counts of committing lewd acts on a child under 14.
- Prosecutors allege abuse of three minors during periods from 2003 to 2025 in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
- Judge Alan Schneider granted bail over prosecution objections and ordered house arrest with GPS monitoring, surrender of passport, stay-away orders, and no unrelated minors in his home.
- Ramstead was arrested Feb. 4, released on a $550,000 bond, re-arrested Feb. 6, and was previously held without bail.
- Pasadena officials placed him on administrative leave, and prosecutors say a conviction could carry a maximum of 135 years to life.