Brooklyn, New York — A Brooklyn teacher has been arrested after prosecutors accused him of forcing a 12-year-old girl into an unwanted hug inside a school and then making a series of inappropriate comments to the student.
Emil Agaronov, 41, was arrested Wednesday in connection with the alleged encounter at Andries Hudde I.S. 240 on Nostrand Avenue near Avenue K in East Midwood. According to a criminal complaint, the incident occurred around 10 a.m. on July 28.
The allegations have prompted an investigation and the New York City Department of Education said the teacher had already been removed from contact with students.
Prosecutors Describe Alleged Encounter
According to the criminal complaint, Agaronov allegedly asked the girl for a hug while inside the school. The student was reportedly reluctant, but prosecutors allege that the teacher hugged her tightly anyway…