Jonathan "John" Elsalam (Ridge, New York), 26, teacher at Bellport High School, South Country Central School District, Brookhaven, New York, "accused of raping a girl younger than 17 years old" News 12: Bellport High School teacher, Jonathan Elsalam, arrested for allegedly having affair with teen (May 6 2013) A former Bellport High School history teacher and lacrosse coach was arrested today after being accused of having a yearlong sexual relationship with a teenage student. John Elsalam, 26, was arraigned today on rape and criminal sex act charges. He allegedly engaged in a relationship with a 16-year-old girl who was in one of his classes at the high school. The girl has hired an attorney ... Tags:
Long Island Press: Bellport High School Teacher Accused of Raping Girl (May 6 2013) A Bellport High School teacher and assistant football coach has been accused of raping a girl younger than 17 years old—reportedly a student at the time who is now suing him. Jonathan Elsalam, 27, pleaded not guilty Monday at Suffolk County court to charges of raping a girl younger than 17 while he was older than 21, criminal sexual act and endangering the welfare of a child, court records show.
New York Post: LI teacher busted after federal civil suit accuses him of sexually abusing student (May 6 2013) The teacher accused of sex abuse of a 16-year-old student in a new federal civil suit has been arrested and will be arraigned today before a Long Island Judge.Jonathan Elsalam, 26, was arrested and arraigned today on a seven-count indictment charging him with third degree rape, third degree criminal sex act and endangering ther welfare of a minor ... "He's not untouchable anymore," said relieved victim. "I can sleep better at night. I've been waiting for somebody to tell me he's been arrested for a long time." ... Elsalam, 26, allegedly romped with the teen for nine months while school officials “condoned or were deliberately indifferent’’ to the crime, according to a lawsuit against the school and the teacher filed yesterday in Central Islip federal court.In fall 2011, Elsalam allegedly told the student, “I don’t know how to tell you this, but I have a crush on you.’’ ... Please read the rest of the article on their web site.
Newsday: DA: Jonathan Elsalam, Bellport High coach and teacher, charged with teen's rape (May 6 2013) A Bellport High School history teacher and assistant football coach was charged with rape Monday, accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with an underage female student, prosecutors said. The arrest Friday of Jonathan Elsalam, 27, of Ridge, came a day after a lawsuit was filed against him and the South Country Central School District, alleging that teachers and administrators knew Elsalam...
New Jersey Herald: Long Island HS teacher charged with raping student (May 6 2013) A former high school history teacher on Long Island has been indicted on sex charges in connection with a 16-year-old student. Prosecutors say 27-year-old Jonathan Elsalam pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Monday on charges of rape, criminal sexual act and endangering the welfare of a minor. He was arrested on Friday.
