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Teacher Who Sexually Abused 15-Year-Old Long Island Student Dodges Prison Teacher Who Sexually Abused 15-Year-Old Long Island Student Dodges Prison
Teacher Who Sexually Abused 15-Year-Old Long Island Student Dodges Prison A former Long Island high school teacher won't spend a day in prison after admitting that he sexually abused a 15-year-old student. Former Babylon High School teacher Timothy Harrison, age 48, of Oak Beach, was sentenced to three years of probation in Suffolk County Court on Monday, Nov. 27. It came months after the former special education teacher and coach pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of endangering the welfare of a child. Earlier Report: Former Babylon Teacher Admits Sexually Abusing Underage Student, Avoids Felony Conviction The abuse began with flirty text…

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Former Long Island Teacher Admits Sexually Abusing Underage Student, Avoids Felony Conviction Former Long Island Teacher Admits Sexually Abusing Underage Student, Avoids Felony Conviction
Former Long Island Teacher Admits Sexually Abusing Underage Student, Avoids Felony Conviction A former Long Island high school teacher will avoid a felony conviction after admitting that he sexually abused a 15-year-old student. Former Babylon High School teacher Timothy Harrison, age 48, of Oak Beach, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of endangering the welfare of a child in Suffolk County Court on Friday, Sept. 15. The abuse began with flirty text messages that Harrison sent the girl beginning in September 2013, according to prosecutors.  Later, he gave the victim alcohol and engaged in sexual intercourse with her at his Oak Beach home. In 2021, the victim reported the…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Wash Your Hands: Over 80 Students Sickened By Suspected Norovirus Outbreak At LI School Wash Your Hands: Over 80 Students Sickened By Suspected Norovirus Outbreak At LI School
Wash Your Hands: Over 80 Students Sickened By Suspected Norovirus Outbreak At LI School Dozens of students at a Long Island high school were sickened by a suspected outbreak of norovirus, health officials confirmed. More than 80 students were reported absent at Babylon High School on Friday, March 17, after suffering a gastrointestinal illness, according to Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott. Within hours, officials from the Suffolk County Department of Health Services visited the campus to inspect the kitchen and food services area. They found no indication that the outbreak originated in the school’s cafeteria, according to the department. Lab testing h…

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by Michael Mashburn
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NY AG To Probe School Amid Sexual Abuse, Misconduct Allegations NY AG To Probe School Amid Sexual Abuse, Misconduct Allegations
NY AG To Probe School Amid Sexual Abuse, Misconduct Allegations New York’s top prosecutor will be launching a probe into a school district that has been plagued by allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct. On Long Island, at least five employees have been reassigned at the Babylon Union Free School District in Suffolk Count following “disturbing” allegations that were made regarding a teacher earlier this month. Earlier story - Five Employees At Long Island School District Reassigned Amid Sex Abuse Probe With allegations mounting, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced an investigation into the allegations of widespread abuse and misc…

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by Zak Failla