Crime & Safety
NJ Teacher Sexually Assaulted 9-Year-Old Student In Classroom, Prosecutors Say
Paul Yang is listed as a fourth-grade teacher, according to the school district's website.
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — A Passaic County teacher sexually assaulted a 9-year-old student, according to prosecutors.
Paul Yang, 32, of Leonia, was arrested on Wednesday and is now facing charges for the alleged assault.
The investigation began when the girl, a student at Paterson Public School No. 25, reported an “incident of abuse” that took place that day, officials said.
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The investigation found that the student had been assaulted by Yang in his classroom during school hours, according to police.
Yang is listed as a fourth-grade teacher on the Paterson School District's website.
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Yang is now charged with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. He appeared in court on Thursday, and the state is seeking pre-trial detention.
If convicted, Yang faces up to 20 years in prison.
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