Rabbi Accused Of Molesting 11-Year Old

FLORIDA
CBS Miami

MIAMI BEACH (CBSMiami) — A rabbi is in trouble with the law, accused of molesting a child and now police are searching for more possible victims.

Miami Beach Police arrested Steve Karro, 55, on Thursday.

Karro was a substitute Rabbi at Shaare Ezra Sephardic Synagogue Congregation.

According to his arrest report, on April 16th, Karro “intentionally touched/grabbed the buttocks” of an 11-year old girl. The report also states he kissed her along her neck after having her sit on his lap.

Police said the alleged victim has known Karro for five years.

Karro allegedly gave the girl candy and “told her not to tell her mother about what had happened.”

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