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Towson University Suspends Instructor, Rabbi Accused of Voyeurism

WBAL
October 16, 2014

http://www.wbal.com/article/110371/3/towson-university-suspends-instructor-rabbi-accused-of-voyeurism

Rabbi Barry Freundel (Kesher Israel website)

Towson University has suspended a DC rabbi, who served on the university's faculty, after he was arrested on charges of voyeurism.

Dr. Barry Freundel, who is a member of the faculty in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, was arrested on Tuesday on charges that he videotaped women using a shower.

In a statement on the university's website, spokesman Ray Feldman said, "Dr. Freundel has been suspended from any and all faculty duties and responsibilities, pending the outcome of that investigation and associated criminal proceedings. At this time there is no indication that these activities occurred on the Towson University campus.

"We are concerned about the serious nature of this matter, and we are providing support and counseling resources to members of the campus community."

A document filed Wednesday in D.C. Superior Court says Freundel set up a recording device disguised as a digital clock radio in the changing and showering area of the National Capital Mikvah, which is affiliated with the Kesher Israel Congregation.

Police say he recorded women on June 2 and September 13 and appears on tape setting up the device.

The congregation's website says Freundel, who has been the rabbi there for over 25 years, has been suspended without pay.

 

 

 

 

 




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