AIDS-infected man admits to unprotected sex
An AIDS-infected Oceanside man once called "a walking public health menace" by District Attorney Thomas Spota admitted Monday that he had unprotected sex with nine young men and boys, some as young as 16.
Robert Musmacker, 37, pleaded guilty in Riverhead to a 25-count indictment, including charges of first-degree reckless endangerment, third-degree criminal sexual act and endangering the welfare of a child. Judge Barbara Kahn said she would sentence Musmacker on July 13 to 14 years in prison, followed by the maximum 15 years of post-release supervision.
Assistant District Attorney Laurie Moroff said she will recommend that Musmacker serve 18 years in prison. She said in court none of the victims had contracted AIDS.
Musmacker mouthed "I love you" to his mother, Angelina Musmacker, as he left court. She blew him a kiss. She declined to comment outside court.
Robert Musmacker admitted in court to having sex with his victims, the oldest of whom was 20, from 2007 to 2008. He said he did not tell his victims that he had known since October 2005 that he was HIV positive, and he said he did not use condoms or ask his victims to use condoms.
Musmacker's attorney, John Byrnes, said he felt Musmacker had no choice but to admit to the charges.
"The people's case was overwhelming," he said.
Musmacker is held in jail on $1 million bail.
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