Orthodox Rabbi Arrested for Sex Abuse

WNYC News | Jul 12, 2010

New York, NY —

An Orthodox school rabbi has been arrested on charges he sexually abused a little boy. 60 year-old Joel Kolko taught at a Brooklyn yeshiva for boys.

Police say he was arrested on 4 counts of sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a minor. The 9 year-old boy reported he was abused during 2002 and 2003.

Kolko also has been named in two related lawsuits. He hasn't spoken out against the allegations.

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