Crime & Safety
Kiryas Joel Principal Shown in Controversial Video No Longer in Job
The video led to allegations that the principal may have been inappropriately touching the child.
KIRYAS JOEL, NY — The controversial yeshiva principal, who was accused of inappropriately touching a student, has left the Kiryas Joel school.
News 12 said that it is not known whether the United Talmudical Academy principal was fired or left on his own.
A video surfaced in May that shows a school principal sitting with a child standing between his legs.
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Media reports said the man seems to be stroking the child’s face and kissing him.
For details, go to News 12 by clicking here.
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