Thursday, May 23

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39 Livingston, NJ Former biology teacher arrested --- March 10, 2002
Paul Slifer, 34, recently fired from the Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy, is accused of molesting six girls, ages 15-16 years old. In some cases he told students he was a doctor and conducted examinations. Slifer was arrested Wednesday and charged with five counts of endangering the welfare of a child, four counts of criminal sexual contact, and three counts of practicing medicine without a license.

38 Glen Rock, NJ Former teacher's aide pleads guilty April 3, 2002
Ira S. Jones, 24, a teacher's aide at All Saints Preschool & Day Care, accepted a plea bargain for molesting girls, ages 4 and 5. His lawyer claims he was mentally retarded.

37 Oradell, NJ Four more students allege abuse May 19, 2002
A retired teacher is accused of sexual abuse by former students . The men, graduates of the district between 1973 and 1987, came forward when they heard of a planned lawsuit against the retired teacher and coach and the school district.