New York City school employee accused of sexual abuse: NYPD
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) — A New York City assistant principal was arrested at John Adams High School in Queens on Wednesday after allegedly making sexual advances toward a student, according to police and sources.
Police identified the Department of Education employee as 52-year-old Michael Budhu.
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Budhu allegedly made two sexual advances toward a 15-year-old girl on separate occasions this month, according to sources. He was arrested at school during the day, sources said.
The website for John Adams High School lists Budhu as the assistant principal.
Budhu was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and sexual abuse, according to police.
In a statement to PIX11, a spokesperson for DOE said the employee has been reassigned.
“This alleged behavior is reprehensible, and nothing is more important than the safety and well-being of our students. This employee has been reassigned pending an investigation,” the spokesperson for DOE said.
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