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Bronx karate teacher gets eight years in prison for molesting two young girls
By JOHN ANNESE
| New York Daily News |
Oct 16, 2018 | 11:05 PM
Bronx karate teacher gets eight years in prison for molesting two young girls
Anthony Gonzalez, 38, was sentenced to 8 years for sexually abusing two young girls at a Bronx martial arts school. (DCPI)
A karate instructor who sexually abused two young girls at a Bronx martial arts school was slapped with an eight-year prison sentence Tuesday.
Anthony Gonzalez, 38, was teaching a class at the USA Martial Arts Fitness Academy on Prospect Ave. in Morrisania in January when a 6-year-old student asked for a glass of water, police sources said. He led her into a bathroom, closed the door, pulled down her karate uniform and molested her, sources said.
The girl told her mom, and the investigation that followed uncovered a second victim — a 5-year-old girl he abused at the school for more than seven months.
Gonzalez, 38, pleaded guilty to sexual abuse and course of sexual conduct against a child last month.
Administrative Judge Robert Torres sentenced Gonzalez to eight years in prison and 10 years of post-release supervision. He must also register as a sex offender.
“These events have been very painful and traumatic to the victims and their families,” Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark said Tuesday. “Hopefully this sentence brings some justice to the innocent children and their loved ones who still struggle emotionally.”
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Bronx karate teacher gets eight years in prison for molesting two young girls
By JOHN ANNESE
| New York Daily News |
Oct 16, 2018 | 11:05 PM
Bronx karate teacher gets eight years in prison for molesting two young girls
Anthony Gonzalez, 38, was sentenced to 8 years for sexually abusing two young girls at a Bronx martial arts school. (DCPI)
A karate instructor who sexually abused two young girls at a Bronx martial arts school was slapped with an eight-year prison sentence Tuesday.
Anthony Gonzalez, 38, was teaching a class at the USA Martial Arts Fitness Academy on Prospect Ave. in Morrisania in January when a 6-year-old student asked for a glass of water, police sources said. He led her into a bathroom, closed the door, pulled down her karate uniform and molested her, sources said.
The girl told her mom, and the investigation that followed uncovered a second victim — a 5-year-old girl he abused at the school for more than seven months.
Gonzalez, 38, pleaded guilty to sexual abuse and course of sexual conduct against a child last month.
Administrative Judge Robert Torres sentenced Gonzalez to eight years in prison and 10 years of post-release supervision. He must also register as a sex offender.
“These events have been very painful and traumatic to the victims and their families,” Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark said Tuesday. “Hopefully this sentence brings some justice to the innocent children and their loved ones who still struggle emotionally.”
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Karate instructor sexually assaults 7-year-old for hours at Bronx studio: police
Posted 1:45 PM, March 9, 2018, by Ashley Soley-Cerro
Anthony Gonzalez is accused of sexually assaulting a child at a Bronx martial arts facility on Jan. 17, 2018, police said. (NYPD)
WOODSTOCK, Bronx — A karate instructor has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 7-year-old in a studio bathroom for hours, and now additional potential victims are being sought, police said Friday.
Anthony Gonzalez, 37, faces charges of sexual abuse, forcible touching, acting in a manner injurious to a child and sexual abuse, according to police.
The karate instructor is accused of sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl inside a bathroom USA Martial Arts Fitness Academy, located at 914 Prospect Ave. Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 2:30 to 5:45 p.m., police said.
The assault was reported the following day, and Gonzalez has since been arrested and charged, police said.
Any additional victims are asked to come forward.
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting www.nypdcrimestoppers.com, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
Filed in: Bronx, News
Topics: Anthony Gonzalez, Woodstock
Karate instructor sexually assaults 7-year-old for hours at Bronx studio: police
Posted 1:45 PM, March 9, 2018, by Ashley Soley-Cerro
Anthony Gonzalez is accused of sexually assaulting a child at a Bronx martial arts facility on Jan. 17, 2018, police said. (NYPD)
WOODSTOCK, Bronx — A karate instructor has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 7-year-old in a studio bathroom for hours, and now additional potential victims are being sought, police said Friday.
Anthony Gonzalez, 37, faces charges of sexual abuse, forcible touching, acting in a manner injurious to a child and sexual abuse, according to police.
The karate instructor is accused of sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl inside a bathroom USA Martial Arts Fitness Academy, located at 914 Prospect Ave. Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 2:30 to 5:45 p.m., police said.
The assault was reported the following day, and Gonzalez has since been arrested and charged, police said.
Any additional victims are asked to come forward.
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting www.nypdcrimestoppers.com, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
Filed in: Bronx, News
Topics: Anthony Gonzalez, Woodstock
https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2018/01/19/bronx-karate-instructor-sex-abuse/
Bronx Karate Instructor Accused Of Sexually Abusing 7-Year-Old Student
January 19, 2018 at 11:28 pm
Filed Under:Anthony Gonzalez, Local TV, Longwood, USA Martial Arts Fitness Academy
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A karate instructor in the Bronx was under arrest, accused of sexually abusing a child.
Police arrested Anthony Gonzalez, Thursday night at U.S.A. Martial Arts Fitness Academy in Longwood.
The 37-year-old is accused of inappropriately touching a 7-year-old girl during one of his classes.
The child told her parents who then called the police.
“It’s a shame, it’s very hurtful that you have your kids and you trust your kids with instructors that they’re supposed to help your kid build up their self-esteem,” Maria Napoles said.
“To have something like this to happen, it makes no kind of sense at all, no sense,” Jose Santos said.
Gonzalez is charged with forcible touching and sexual abuse.
The academy said it is taking the allegations very seriously and is fully cooperating with authorities.
Bronx Karate Instructor Accused Of Sexually Abusing 7-Year-Old Student
January 19, 2018 at 11:28 pm
Filed Under:Anthony Gonzalez, Local TV, Longwood, USA Martial Arts Fitness Academy
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A karate instructor in the Bronx was under arrest, accused of sexually abusing a child.
Police arrested Anthony Gonzalez, Thursday night at U.S.A. Martial Arts Fitness Academy in Longwood.
The 37-year-old is accused of inappropriately touching a 7-year-old girl during one of his classes.
The child told her parents who then called the police.
“It’s a shame, it’s very hurtful that you have your kids and you trust your kids with instructors that they’re supposed to help your kid build up their self-esteem,” Maria Napoles said.
“To have something like this to happen, it makes no kind of sense at all, no sense,” Jose Santos said.
Gonzalez is charged with forcible touching and sexual abuse.
The academy said it is taking the allegations very seriously and is fully cooperating with authorities.