Gym teacher accused of exposing himself to 6 students in Bronx released without bail

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Thursday, January 16, 2025
Teacher accused of exposing himself to kids at Bronx school
A teacher is under arrest and facing charges in the Bronx.

CLAREMONT, Bronx (WABC) -- A teacher accused of exposing himself to students with autism at a school in the Bronx was arraigned Thursday and released without bail.

It happened at P.S. 723 on Webster Avenue in the Claremont section on Tuesday morning.

Prosecutors say Dana Barschdorf, 44, pulled down his pants and exposed himself in front of six students between the ages of 9 and 11.

He is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, harassment and exposure of a person.

Barschdorf is due back in court on Feb. 14.

The Department of Education released the following statement:

"This alleged behavior is completely unacceptable. This employee has been reassigned pending an investigation."

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