UPDATED Sunday, February 28, 2010 --- 12:15 p.m.

WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — The lawyer for a Wisconsin teen convicted of using a Facebook scam to blackmail classmates into sex says the 15-year sentence is fair.

Craig Kuhary represented 19-year-old Anthony Stancl of New Berlin. The teen pleaded no contest to two felony charges of sexual assault.

Investigators say Stancl posed as a girl on Facebook and tricked more than 30 male classmates into sending him naked photos of themselves. He then used the photos to blackmail seven males between the ages of 15 and 18 for sex.

Kuhary says he can finally discuss the case because sentencing is over. He says Stancl was disappointed but he and Stancl's family agree 15 years was reasonable.

He says Stancl will get out of prison at age 34, which gives him time to salvage his life.

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UPDATED Wednesday, February 24, 2010 --- 5:15 p.m.

By DINESH RAMDE
Associated Press Writer

WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) -- The Wisconsin teen convicted of using a Facebook scam to blackmail his classmates for sex acts has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Nineteen-year-old Anthony Stancl of New Berlin showed no emotion when the sentence was handed down Wednesday.

Stancl pleaded no contest in December to two felonies, including repeated sexual assault of a child.

He apologized Wednesday, saying he has learned to understand what his victims went through.

He faced a maximum sentence of 30 years. Prosecutors asked for a "substantial" sentence, while the defense recommended five years.

Stancl is accused of posing as a girl on Facebook and tricking more than 30 male classmates into sending him naked photos of themselves, then using the photos to blackmail them for sex.

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UPDATED Wednesday, February 24, 2010 --- 7:30 a.m.

WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) -- The Wisconsin teen convicted of using a Facebook scam to blackmail his classmates for sex acts will soon know his sentence.

Nineteen-year-old Anthony Stancl of New Berlin pleaded no contest in December to two felonies, including repeated sexual assault of a child.

He faces up to 50 years in prison when he's sentenced Wednesday afternoon. Prosecutors have said they'll recommend a "substantial" sentence.

Stancl is accused of posing as a girl on Facebook and tricking more than 30 male classmates into sending him naked photos of themselves, then using the photos to blackmail them for sex.

Defense attorney Craig Kuhary has not returned repeated telephone messages seeking comment.

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UPDATED Thursday, January 7, 2010 --- 11:43 a.m.

WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) -- The Wisconsin teen convicted of using a Facebook scam to blackmail his classmates for sex acts will find out his sentence next month.

Nineteen-year-old Anthony Stancl of New Berlin (BUR'-lin) pleaded no contest last month to two felonies, including repeated sexual assault of a child.

On Thursday his sentencing date was set for Feb. 24.

Stancl faces up to 50 years in prison. Prosecutors have said they'll recommend a "substantial" sentence.

Stancl is accused of posing as a girl on Facebook and tricking more than 30 male classmates into sending him naked photos of themselves, then using the photos to blackmail them for sex.

Defense attorney Craig Kuhary didn't immediately return a telephone message Thursday.

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UPDATED Tuesday, December 22, 2009 --- 9:05 a.m.

WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) -- A Wisconsin teen accused of using a Facebook scam to blackmail dozens of male students into sex acts has reached a plea agreement.

Nineteen-year-old Anthony Stancl of New Berlin pleaded no contest Tuesday to two felonies. In exchange, prosecutors dismissed 10 other charges.

Waukesha County District Attorney Brad Schimel says he will recommend a "substantial" prison. Stancl faces a maximum of 50 years in prison when he is sentenced at a date to be determined.

Defense attorney Craig Kuhary declined to comment.

Stancl is accused of posing as a girl on Facebook and tricking more than 30 classmates into sending him naked photos of themselves, then using the photos to blackmail them for sex.

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UPDATED Tuesday, December 22, 2009 --- 5:35 a.m.

WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) -- A Wisconsin teen accused of using a Facebook scam to blackmail other male students into sex acts has apparently reached a plea agreement.

Court records say 19-year-old Anthony Stancl of New Berlin is scheduled for a plea hearing Tuesday morning.

That means he's likely to plead guilty or no contest to some charges, in exchange for having other charges dropped and averting a trial.

Waukesha County district attorney Brad Schimel says he can't comment on negotiations prior to any plea being entered. A message for defense attorney Craig Kuhary wasn't immediately returned.

Stancl is accused of posing as a girl on Facebook and tricking classmates into sending him naked photos of themselves, then using the photos to blackmail the boys for sex.

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UPDATED Wednesday, July 15, 2009 --- 11:11 a.m.

WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) -- Bond has been lowered for a New Berlin student accused in a scam that started on Facebook.

A criminal complaint says 18-year-old Anthony Stancl posed as a girl on Facebook, tricked classmates into sending him naked photos and then used the photos to blackmail the boys for sex acts.

Stancl's attorney Craig Kuhary had asked a Waukesha County judge to lower bond from $250,000 to $75,000 and the judge agreed Wednesday.

Stancl was still in jail Wednesday morning. His next hearing is Sept. 11.

If he posts bond, the judge ordered him to have no contact with victims, witnesses or any minors except his siblings and not to use cell phones or any Internet device. He will be on electronic monitoring with GPS tracking.

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UPDATED Thursday, July 9, 2009 --- 7:35 a.m.

WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) -- A New Berlin student accused of blackmailing boys for sex in a scam that started on Facebook is due back in court Thursday.

A criminal complaint says 18-year-old Anthony Stancl posed as a girl on Facebook, tricked his classmates into sending him naked photos and then used the photos to blackmail the boys for sex acts.

Stancl's attorney Craig Kuhary has asked a Waukesha County judge to lower Stancl's bail 70 percent, from $250,000 to $75,000.

Kuhary says Stancl wants to get his high school diploma and would have adult supervision at all times.

But District Attorney Brad Schimel is against it. The judge is scheduled to give his decision Thursday.

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UPDATED Saturday, March 7, 2009 --- 8:10 a.m.

WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — A New Berlin student accused of blackmailing other boys for sex in a scam that started on Facebook plans to plead not guilty on Monday.

Anthony Stancl is accused of posing as a girl on the social networking site and tricking his classmates into sending him naked photos of themselves. A criminal complaint says the 18-year-old then used the photos to blackmail the boys for sex acts.

Defense attorney Craig Kuhary says Stancl will plead not guilty during an arraignment Monday morning.

Kuhary previously said they would be open to talking about a plea agreement. He says he wants to see the state's evidence before deciding whether to begin discussions.

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UPDATED Thursday, February 26, 2009 --- 5:50 p.m.

WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) -- A New Berlin student accused of blackmailing other boys for sex in a scam that started on Facebook waived his preliminary hearing Thursday.

Anthony Stancl is accused of posing as a girl on the social networking site and tricking his classmates into sending him naked photos of themselves. A criminal complaint says the 18-year-old then used the photos to blackmail the boys for sex acts.

An arraignment is scheduled for March 9.

Defense attorney Craig Kuhary has said Stancl will plead not guilty, but he wouldn't say Thursday whether that's changed.

Kuhary also previously said they would be open to talking about a plea agreement, but he wouldn't comment on that either Thursday.

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UPDATED Thursday, February 26, 2009 --- 11:30 a.m.

WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) -- A New Berlin student accused of blackmailing other boys for sex in a scam that started on Facebook waived his preliminary hearing Thursday.

Anthony Stancl is accused of posing as a girl on the social networking site and tricking his classmates into sending him naked photos of themselves. A criminal complaint says the 18-year-old then used the photos to blackmail the boys for sex acts.

An arraignment is scheduled for March 9.

Defense attorney Craig Kuhary has said Stancl will plead not guilty, but he wouldn't say Wednesday whether that's changed.

Kuhary also had said they would be open to talking about a plea agreement, but he wouldn't comment on that either Wednesday. He didn't immediately return a call Thursday seeking comment.

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UPDATED Monday, February 23, 2009 --- 8:40 a.m.

WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) -- A New Berlin student accused of blackmailing other boys for sex in a scam that started on Facebook may learn this week whether he will stand trial.

Anthony Stancl is accused of posing as a girl on the social networking site and tricking his classmates, one as young as 15, into sending him naked photos of themselves. A criminal complaint says the 18-year-old then used the photos to blackmail the boys for sex acts.

Defense attorney Craig Kuhary has said Stancl plans to plead not guilty to the charges.

A preliminary hearing is set for Thursday. The district attorney has to prove that sufficient evidence exists for the case to move to trial.

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UPDATED Thursday, February 5, 2009 --- 3:50 p.m.

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The superintendent of New Berlin public schools says school employees are trying to keep things consistent for students after an 18-year-old student was charged in a Facebook sex scam.

Anthony Stancl is accused of posing as a girl on Facebook and tricking at least 31 male classmates into sending him naked photos of themselves. The criminal complaint claims he then blackmailed some for sex acts.

Superintendent Paul Kreutzer says the district has made some changes since Stancl was arrested in November, including adding two hall monitors in each of the two high schools and quickening the implementation of surveillance cameras.

He says guidance counselors and staff are available for students who need them.

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UPDATED Thursday, February 5, 2009 --- 3:45 p.m.

NEW BERLIN, Wis. (AP) -- The superintendent of New Berlin public schools is urging anyone affected by a high school student accused in a Facebook scam to talk to someone they trust.

Eighteen-year-old Anthony Stancl is facing nearly 300 years in prison for an alleged Facebook scheme to blackmail high school classmates into sex acts.

According to the criminal complaint, the student posed as a girl on Facebook and tricked at least 31 male classmates into sending him naked photos of themselves. The complaint claims he then blackmailed some for sex acts.

In a news release on the district's Web site, Superintendent Paul Kreutzer said the district promptly addressed the conduct when it first arose last fall and later expelled Stancl.

He also urged parents to communicate with their children.

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Posted Wednesday, February 4, 2009 --- 4:45 p.m.

WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) -- An 18-year-old high school student is accused of tricking at least 31 male classmates into sending him nude photos of themselves and then trying to blackmail or extort some for sex acts.

Anthony Stancl is charged with five counts of child enticement, two counts of second-degree sexual assault of a child, two counts of third-degree sexual assault, possession of child pornography, repeated sexual assault of the same child, and making a bomb threat.

Waukesha County District Attorney Brad Schimel says he first communicated with fellow New Berlin Eisenhower High School students through the social networking site Facebook, pretending to be female.

Stancl's attorney, Craig Kuhary, says Stancl plans to initially plead not guilty to the charges.

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