Rabbi From St. Louis Park Caught In Sex Trafficking Sting: Police

TWIN CITIES, MN — A rabbi from St. Louis Park is facing felony charges following his arrest in a sex trafficking sting that took place the week before the Super Bowl in Minneapolis.

Charges filed last week in Ramsey County claim Aryeh Cohen responded to an ad and texted a picture of his genitalia unknowingly to law enforcement, the Pioneer Press reported.

Cohen engaged with agents who were posing as a 16-year-old boy on Grindr, a popular dating app for gay people, reports the Star Tribune. He was arrested in North St. Paul at an arranged meeting, authorities said.

Cohen worked as a rabbi and youth outreach director at Minneapolis Community Kollel.

"The Kollel is deeply concerned about the health and well-being of our students, staff, and broader community and we hope and pray for healing and wellness for all who have been or may be affected during this troubling and difficult time," a spokeswoman told the Pioneer Press.

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