NEW YORK
New York Daily News
BY REUVEN BLAU
FBI agents raided a Hasidic school Thursday where a principal was taped forcibly touching two young male students.
The agents seized documents at the United Talmudical Academy and several other locations in Kiryas Joel, N.Y.
The FBI confirmed the raids but declined to provide details. The federal investigation comes after a video was posted on Facebook showing a school principal sitting directly across from a young boy, who at one point clasps his hands over his pelvic area.
The school worker appears to kiss the child on the face for several seconds. School officials defended the encounter, saying authorities looked into the tape and declined to bring charges.
“The principal in question is a respected rabbi in our community with over 30 years experience in religious instruction and administration,” a statement issued by the school Tuesday said.
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