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New Square Rabbi Moshe Taubenfeld Pleads "Not Guilty" To Sexual Abuse

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Rabbi Moshe Menachem Taubenfeld, 55, pleaded not guilty today to sexually abusing a male for five years, News 12 Westchester reports.

The rabbi was arraigned in Rockland County Court today on the charges that he sexually abused a male victim repeatedly from September 2001 until May 2006.

According to News 12 Westchester, Taubenfeld's accuser said went to the rabbi for counseling after the September 11th attacks. 

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Taubenfeld could face up to seven years in prison if convicted. He was released on $25,000 bail and is due back in court later in July.

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