The Bronx, NY – Update: Teacher Accused of Raping 13-Year-Old Student Arrested

The Bronx, NY (May 30, 2019) – The teacher who was accused on Tuesday of raping a 13-year-old girl on multiple occasions was taken into custody on those charges as of Wednesday, May 29. 28-year-old Jonathan Pol was a teacher at Mott Hall Community School until rape allegations against him surfaced earlier this week.

According to authorities, the Bronx teacher was hospitalized due to an apparent suicide attempt as the victim came forward accusing him of rape. Very few details concerning the nature of the alleged incidents have been released, although investigators stated that Pol took the girl to a secluded location in his car on at least two occasions.

At this time, Pol is being charged with the rape of the 13-year-old girl who police say he sexually abused multiple times during May of this year. No further details have been provided.

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The Bronx, NY – Update: Teacher Accused of Raping 13-Year-Old Student Arrested

Above all else, we would first and foremost like to offer our deepest sympathies to the victim of this atrocious predator as we preserve hope for her ability to physically, mentally, and emotionally recover from her abuse. Moving forward can take tremendous effort, however, it is terribly important to understand that as the victim of sexual abuse in New York, you may likely have substantial rights at this time.

At Hach & Rose, we understand that no amount of money can erase the trauma that abusers inflict on their victims, but we are devoted to holding these predators liable for their abhorrent actions. Our compassionate attorneys are dedicated to providing victims with the most knowledgeable and experienced representation possible. As members of the community, we are here for you 24/7 to answer any questions you may have.

If you have been the victim of sexual abuse in New York, please contact our sexual abuse attorneys at 212-779-0057 today.

Note: Secondary sources were used to create this piece and, because of this, the information included has not been independently verified. If you notice a factual issue with our posting, please bring it to our attention and we will correct or remove it as soon as possible.

Disclaimer: Our intent in these posts it to bring attention to the dangers members in our community face and to encourage caution. However, this information should not be misconstrued as legal or medical advice, and we urge you to contact a trained legal professional for more information regarding your specific situation.

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