NEW YORK
WHEC
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By: Berkeley Brean – @whec_bbrean
A Hollywood music producer is accused of sexually abusing teenage boys in Rochester.
Police say the abuse happened inside Roy Battle’s home in the city over three and a half years from 2009 to mid 2012. But during that time, police say Battle was affiliated with a church in Chili and that his alleged victims were teenagers at the church.
Police will not release his mugshot even though we asked for it several times, but we know he was indicted on ten counts of sexual abuse in March. The district attorney’s office says he posted bail after his arraignment. That’s why police told us about Battle’s indictment now. They’re concerned there are more victims out there.
Officers want the families of those children — if they exist — to call Investigator O’Shaughnessy at (585)428-9379.
Friday, we worked to learn more about Battle. In a 2012 documentary, using the stage name “Battle Roy,” he talks about getting involved in local Rochester churches.
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