Brooklyn Teacher's Aide Accused of Grope Girl, 13, With Down Syndrome

A teacher’s aide is accused of groping a 13-year-old girl with Down syndrome at a public park, the NYPD said.

Jesus Lorenzo, 69, was arrested Thursday and charged with forcible touching, endangering the welfare of a child and sexual conduct of a minor, police said.

Lorenzo is a teacher’s aide at Intermediate School 318 in Williamsburg, according to police. It was unclear if he and the girl knew each other.

Attorney information for Lorenzo was not immediately available.

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