Toronto rabbi charged with sexual assault after 40 years

Heshi Nussbaum accused of assaulting boy, 12, in the 1970s at school and summer camp

JTA — A 71-year-old Toronto rabbi has been charged with indecent assault for allegedly sexually assaulting a student 40 years ago.

Heshi Nussbaum appeared in court on Wednesday to face the charge, the Toronto Sun reported.

Nussbaum allegedly sexually assaulted a 12-year-old boy at a “private religious school” that he taught at and during a summer camp between 1972 and 1975, according to Toronto Police.

There also may be more victims, according to a statement issued by the Toronto Police on Friday.

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