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Principal Indicted on Sexual Abuse Charges | New York City News
A Manhattan principal, Eric Cato of KIPP Washington Heights Middle School, faces eight serious charges including sexual abuse and endangering a child’s welfare, allegedly targeting at least two students ages 13 and under between October 2024 and March 2026. A third student is also reportedly involved. The DA’s office and NYPD are investigating, urging anyone with information to come forward — especially potential victims or witnesses — through the Sex Crimes Hotline: 212-267-2737. This case has deeply shaken the community, as parents place immense trust in educators to protect their children…
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