Santa Monica Piano Teacher Charged With Sexually Abusing 13-Y/O Student During Lessons: 'Horrific'
A Beverly Hills piano teacher has been charged with sexually abusing his 13-year-old student, Los Angeles prosecutors announced Friday.
On Friday, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office announced that Jihanyan has been charged with six felony accounts related to the alleged abuse, including one count for “continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14.”
"I am appalled by these horrific acts of sexual abuse against a vulnerable child," Los Angeles DA Nathan Hochman said in a statement. "Our office has a long history of aggressively prosecuting child abuse cases, and we are fully committed to seeking justice for the victim and their family.”
Hochman noted prosecutors “will ensure any criminal who targets children is held accountable.”
The DA added that authorities “believe there may be additional victims” and asked for anyone with information about Jihanyan’s alleged abuse to reach out to the Santa Monica Police Department.
The DA's office alleged that Jihanyan had abused the 13 year old during their piano lessons between August and November of this year. The victim, Jihanyan’s student, turned 14 during that period of time.
“The incidents took place at the student’s home, teacher’s vehicle, as well as the teacher’s studio, French Conservatory of Music, in Beverly Hills,” Santa Monica police said earlier this month.
Read the original article on People
Wilson Frias Given 5 Years For Briarcliff Manor Sex Assault
Frias, 52, of Briarcliff Manor, was sentenced to five years in prison and ten years of post-release supervision after a jury found him guilty of first-degree sexual abuse, a felony, and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor. He will also be required to register as a sex offender.
The abuse occurred on March 11, 2023, in Frias’s home during a playdate. The victim reported the incident to a parent, who alerted Briarcliff Manor police, authorities said.
During the trial, the young victim bravely testified about the abuse, supported by Eddie, a 2-year-old Labrador Retriever who serves as a court-certified support animal. The trial marked the first time in Westchester County—and only the second time in New York State—that a support dog was used to accompany a victim in a criminal case, officials said.
“Today’s sentence won’t erase the nightmare endured by a very young child and her family who had to relive the trauma during trial,” Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah said. “The just outcome of this case is testament to their extraordinary bravery, and the commitment of prosecutors and police working together to bring this defendant to justice.”
A five-year sentence means the very young child will still be a very young child when Frias gets out of prison. She should never have to fear running into the creep again as a child.
Eddie’s presence in the courtroom provided the young victim with a sense of comfort and calm while recounting traumatic events, a key factor in the trial's success.
The trial was prosecuted by Senior Assistant District Attorney Charlotte Gudis and Assistant District Attorney Morgan Helfman of the Child Abuse Bureau in the Special Prosecutions Division.
Following his conviction in October, Frias was remanded to Westchester County Jail and terminated from his 18-year career with the NYPD.
The case was investigated by Briarcliff Manor Police Department Detective J.P. Chavez. DA Rocah also thanked Tuckahoe Police Chief Larry Rotta, Eddie’s handler, for his role in the historic trial.
The victim’s mother shared a powerful statement during sentencing, saying, “Wilson’s guilty verdict confirms my belief in the justice system and that karma does exist. In my opinion, there is no punishment harsh enough to justify what Wil did to my [child] and my family. He does not deserve to be free.”
Karma? Good grief!
Eddie’s work as a court-certified support animal began in July, and his role in this trial demonstrates the growing recognition of support animals in helping victims seek justice. This landmark case highlights not only the bravery of the victim but also the vital role support animals can play in ensuring survivors have a voice in the courtroom.
Nurse permanently barred from practice
after sexual misconduct
The incidents occurred in April 2020 while the nurse was employed at the clinic. During follow-up examinations for two women who had undergone abortions, he conducted invasive procedures under the guise of routine care. The tribunal determined that he violated medical protocols by inserting his fingers into the women without medical justification during post-abortion checks, which typically involve palpating the abdomen and inspecting menstrual pads for blood loss.
After being dismissed from the clinic, the man was hired by an ambulance service, where he continued to display dangerous and unprofessional behavior. He drove ambulances without the required license, deviated from assigned routes, abandoned a patient, and performed medical procedures he was not authorized to conduct, including the improper insertion of a gastric tube. He also committed traffic violations while driving ambulances, took a vehicle home without permission, and left it unlocked at a car wash.
The tribunal also reviewed his actions as a civilian first responder, where he endangered patients by using uncertified equipment, including a second-hand heart monitor of unknown reliability. Police filed a report after several incidents in which the nurse performed high-risk treatments that were not permitted in those situations.
In 2021, the court in Noord-Holland sentenced the man to six months in prison, three of which were suspended, for the sexual misconduct at the abortion clinic. He was also banned from working in healthcare for three years. The man appealed the verdict, but the court upheld the sentence. The case is currently under review by the Hoge Raad, the Supreme Court of the Netherlands.
The healthcare tribunal concluded that the nurse's repeated violations of professional and ethical standards posed a severe risk to patient safety. As a result, the tribunal issued the strongest possible sanction: a lifetime prohibition from practicing in any healthcare capacity.
Teacher from Arnhem who is suspected of minor sex abuse also filmed students at school
A 35-year-old teacher from Arnhem who was arrested in October for sex crimes may have also committed these crimes at the primary school where he was employed. The Public Prosecution Service (OM) had reported in the past that this was not the case.
“The investigation has now shown that things have happened within the school that are transgressive and or criminal,” the OM wrote. He is allegedly suspected of photographing or filming several of his old female colleagues and three children.
“The people in the images are not nude.” The suspect has shared some of the images with others. The people who were the victims of this have been notified by the police.
The man is suspected of abusing a minor and making, owning, and spreading child sex abuse videos. These incidents did not happen at the school, said the OM.
The first preliminary hearing in this case will take place on January 14.
No comments:
Post a Comment