Samuel Waldman (Kensington, New York), 52, rabbi & teacher at Beth Jacob Teachers Seminary, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, "downloading and distributing child pornography" CBS Local New York: Brooklyn Rabbi, Teacher Charged With Distributing Child Pornography (Mar 5 2014) Last Nov. 1, a law enforcement computer made a connection with a computer later allegedly discovered to be [Samuel] Waldman’s, and found an assortment of videos he was allegedly making available for download through a peer-to-peer network, the complaint said. The law enforcement computer downloaded three files, which allegedly showed boys appearing to be as young as 10 years old and girls appearing to be as young as 4, the complaint said.Agents traced the IP address of the computer to Waldman’s home, on Monday went to the home and spoke with Waldman’s wife, the complaint said. On Wednesday, agents executed a search warrant and arrested Waldman, the complaint said. Prosecutors alleged that Waldman has been downloading child pornography for several years, and sharing it through peer-to-peer networks before deleting it to cover his tracks.Tags:
UK Daily Mail: Brooklyn rabbi and teacher at a girls' seminary, 52, accused of distributing child pornography (Mar 5 2014) Samuel Waldman faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of child pornography charge Feds searched his home Wednesday and arrested him after they say he admitted to the accusations Waldman denied he admitted wrongdoings to investigators and said he'll have his day in court
Jewish Daily Forward: Brooklyn Rabbi Samuel Waldman Hit With Child Pornography Charge: Teacher at Girls School Admits Downloading Flicks (Mar 5 2014) [Samuel] Waldman is charged with one count of transporting or distributing child pornography, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison, a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, and a maximum fine of $250,000. Agents went to Waldman’s home in the Kensington section, where he admitted obtaining the films from sharing sites, agents said in court papers. The rabbi said he has watched child pornography for several years on his computer, the agents claimed. One video depicted young girls performing oral sex on men and being raped, court papers revealed. Another showed a young boy masturbating for the camera while a third showed an adult fondling a prepubescent boy.
Washington Post: NY rabbi and teacher arrested in child porn case (Mar 5 2014) A criminal complaint in federal court in Manhattan charged Waldman with distributing child pornography over the Internet in November by enabling others to download multiple videos depicting children in sexual acts, including girls ages 4 to 11. Waldman was charged with one count of transporting or distributing child pornography. Canada.com: NY rabbi and teacher at a girl's seminary is charged with distributing child pornography (Mar 5 2014) ABC News: NY Rabbi and Teacher Arrested in Child Porn Case (Mar 6 2014) Leader Herald: NY rabbi and teacher arrested in child porn case (Mar 6 2014)
NY 1: Brooklyn Rabbi, Teacher Accused of Distributing Child Pornography (Mar 6 2014) Prosecutors say he enabled others to download multiple videos depicting children in sexual acts. NY1 is told that both boys and girls appeared in the videos, and that some were as young as 4 years old.
NBC New York: Brooklyn Rabbi Arrested in Child Porn Case (Mar 6 2014) Prosecutors announced the arrest Wednesday of 52-year-old Samuel Waldman at his Brooklyn residence. A criminal complaint in federal court in Manhattan charged Waldman with distributing child pornography over the Internet in November by enabling others to download multiple videos depicting children in sexual acts, including girls ages 4 to 11. Waldman was charged with one count of transporting or distributing child pornography ... He was released on $100,000 bond after an initial court appearance.
News 12: Brooklyn rabbi, teacher Samuel Waldman arrested in child pornography case (Mar 6 2014) Authorities say they established a connection to [Samuel] Waldman's computer back in November, and were able to download several videos that he allegedly made available through file sharing software, which include clips of children as young as 4 years old. Officials also say that Waldman admitted to having the pornographic files, and told them that he typically keeps them on his computer for a couple of days before deleting them.
Empire State News: Brooklyn rabbi, girls’ school teacher, charged with distributing child pornography (Mar 6 2014) According to the allegations in the criminal Complaint filed in Manhattan federal court, in or about November 2013, Waldman distributed child pornography over the Internet by making available for downloading through file-sharing software multiple videos depicting minors engaged in sexual acts. Waldman is charged with one count of transporting or distributing child pornography, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison ...
Brooklyn News: Brooklyn Rabbi & Teacher Arrested In Child Porn Case (Mar 5 2014) A criminal complaint in federal court in Manhattan charged [Samuel] Waldman with distributing child pornography over the Internet in November by enabling others to download multiple videos depicting children in sexual acts, including girls ages 4 to 11. Waldman was charged with one count of transporting or distributing child pornography. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison. He was released on $100,000 bond after an initial court appearance.
My Fox NY: Rabbi and teacher arrested in child porn case (Mar 6 2014) Prosecutors announced the arrest Wednesday of 52-year-old Samuel Waldman at his Brooklyn residence. A criminal complaint in federal court in Manhattan charged Waldman with distributing child pornography over the Internet in November by enabling others to download multiple videos depicting children in sexual acts, including girls ages 4 to 11. Waldman was charged with one count of transporting or distributing child pornography. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison.
The Jewish Week: Feds Hit Brooklyn Rabbi With Child Porn Charges (Mar 6 2014) Samuel Waldman, 52, was arrested Wednesday at his Kensington, Brooklyn home by agents of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations unit, according to Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, who announced the arrest and will prosecute the case. Rabbi Waldman appeared Wednesday before U.S. Magistrate Judge James L. Cott in Manhattan federal court and was released on $10,0000 bond. He faces one count of transporting or distributing child pornography, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison and a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
Tablet Magazine: Rabbi Arrested on Child Pornography Charge (Mar 6 2014) Samuel Waldman, a 52-year-old Brooklyn-based rabbi who teaches at a girls seminary, has been arrested on the charge of distributing child pornography, the AP reports ... According to the Forward, Waldman admitted to obtaining and viewing child pornography, including disturbing videos of young girls being raped.
