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Teacher Accused of Predatory Conduct | New York City News
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- Jul 23, 2026
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Summary
A former Queens teacher, Lennard Persaud, has been found guilty of serious misconduct after allegations of non-consensual sexual conduct and inappropriate communications with a student between 2014 and 2016. The investigation, launched after the student came forward, uncovered explicit text messages and testimony from other students describing severe emotional harm. Persaud refused to cooperate with investigators. The Special Commissioner called his actions “egregious, dangerous, and predatory,” stressing accountability for those in positions of power. Though arrested in June 2023 on rape and sexual abuse charges, he later pleaded guilty to a lesser disorderly conduct charge and received a conditional discharge. Shockingly, his LinkedIn profile still listed him as employed by the DOE — despite the investigation recommending immediate termination and a permanent ban from working with the department or its vendors. The findings were forwarded to the New York State Education Department for further action. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dfccdb6662cbdde7