Police: Rabbi had sex with teen forced into prostitution

<p>A Middlesex County rabbi and two New York City residents are facing charges in connection with the alleged human trafficking of a Pennsylvania teenager.</p>

News 12 Staff

Feb 19, 2018, 10:42 AM

Updated 2,252 days ago

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A Middlesex County rabbi and two New York City residents are facing charges in connection with the alleged human trafficking of a Pennsylvania teenager.
Middlesex County prosecutors say 18-year-old Gabriella Colon and 23-year-old Richard Ortiz, both of the Bronx, coerced a 17-year-old Lancaster girl into having sex with roughly 30 men between Jan. 1 and Feb. 2 at an East Brunswick hotel. They were arrested Friday and face numerous charges, including criminal restraint and promoting prostitution.
The rabbi, 35-year-old Aryeh Goodman of East Brunswick, was allegedly among those who had sex with the girl. He's charged with engaging in prostitution with a child and child endangerment.
Prosecutors say Goodman was working in a religious capacity at a Jewish center that operated out of his home and may have affiliation with another center in East Brunswick.
The Associated Press wire services contributed to this report.


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