Sanford rabbi accused of molesting 15-year-old girl, police say

FLORIDA
Orlando Sentinel

Michael Williams

ASanford rabbi is accused of molesting and impregnating a 15-year-old girl who lived in his custody, according to the Sanford Police Department.

On March 31, authorities say, they began investigating Lloyd Haughton — a rabbi affiliated with Synagogue Beth Israel in Sanford, a Messianic congregation — after the victim told police that Haughton had been molesting her for the past two years.

On April 25, the victim’s mother told police that the 15-year-old was pregnant by Haughton, police said.

A blood test confirmed that Haughton was the father.

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