William Bassell, a 66-year-old principal at the Academy of American Studies, was arrested for allegedly fondling two female teachers multiple times over a nearly one-year period. The incidents reportedly involved non-consensual touching, including being blocked by Bassell to prevent one victim from leaving her car. He was charged with forcible touching and multiple counts of sexual abuse, arraigned in court, and afterward reassigned. NYC Public Schools emphasized their zero-tolerance policy against inappropriate behavior while handling the situation with urgency.
William Bassell, 66, was arrested for allegedly fondling two of his teachers at the Academy of American Studies, facing multiple charges of sexual abuse.
The principal groped faculty members repeatedly over nearly a year, with one incident involving him blocking a woman's exit to inappropriately touch her.
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