Court documents reveal Brooklyn teacher told 12-year-old student he wanted to be her 'papi'
Prosecutors allege Agaronov told the girl he wanted to be her “papi” and was looking for a “Latin wife.” He also allegedly asked whether she wanted to spend the night with him.
A Brooklyn middle school teacher is facing child endangerment and assault charges after police say he inappropriately touched a 12-year-old student.
According to court documents, 41-year-old I.S. 240 STEAM teacher Emil Agaronov allegedly asked the girl for a hug on July 28. Investigators say the student was hesitant, but Agaronov hugged her anyway, allegedly holding her so closely that she could feel his chest and belt buckle.
Prosecutors further allege Agaronov told the girl he wanted to be her “papi” and was looking for a “Latin wife.” He also allegedly asked whether she wanted to spend the night with him.
The incident happened just two days before the school’s new student orientation.
The Department of Education says Agaronov was immediately reassigned away from students. The DOE says he will be fired if he is found guilty.
Agaronov is facing charges of child endangerment and assault.
