N.Y. L.I. TEACHER, DANIEL ROTHBARD DISCOVERED BY OFFICER HAVING SEX IN CAR WITH 15-YEAR-OLD GIRL

Newsday.com, Long Island, NY Crime, July 23, 2009:

A Nassau teacher and camp counselor accused of having sex with a 15-year-old girl used text messages and the social networking site MySpace to arrange a meeting with his alleged victim, Suffolk authorities said Wednesday.

The online relationship between Daniel Rothbard, 28, of Merrick, and the girl began several days before a police officer discovered them Tuesday having sex in a parked car, according to Det. Lt. Matt Sullivan of the Third Precinct.

Using the screen name "DJ" or "D to the J" and claiming to be 17 years old, Rothbard also communicated online with the girl's friends. "He was asking them online for sex," Sullivan said.

Rothbard is a math teacher at the Willow Road Elementary School in Franklin Square, where he has been employed for four years, according to a statement from Elizabeth Lison, superintendent of Valley Stream Union Free School District 13. The district is consulting with legal counsel regarding his employment, she said.

Rothbard also worked as a summer counselor for about 15 years at Rolling River Day School and Camp in East Rockaway.

"We are all in shock - his closest friends, his family. He has a lot of close friends here and it is amazing that not one of them had an inkling," said director Mark Goodman. The camp has fired him and sent letters to families recommending they ask their children whether anyone asked them "to keep a secret," Goodman said. "We certainly have no reason to think that anything happened at camp."

Rothbard was having sex with the 15-year-old about 8:25 p.m. Tuesday when the officer found the pair outside Westbrook Elementary School in West Islip, according to a Suffolk prosecutor. Police believe Rothbard and the girl met for the first time Tuesday.

"We believe there is every possibility that there are other victims," Sullivan said.

Rothbard pleaded not guilty in First District Court, Central Islip, to felony charges of rape, criminal sexual act and sexual abuse, as well as misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child.

His attorney, Todd Greenberg of Forest Hills, said Rothbard is married and has no criminal record. "We know him as a very decent and hardworking young man," Greenberg said.

District Court Judge Salvatore Alamia held Rothbard on $5,000 cash bail or bond. Rothbard's mother stood up at the arraignment in a show of support for her son. She declined, through her son's attorney, to speak to a reporter.

Christina Hernandez

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What the hell is wrong with this poor excuse of a man?! and every other man that commits this type of crime?!

His sad, puppy dog eyes and face do not cut it. This SOB had access to so many young ladies holding two jobs, a teacher and a camp counselor. OH MY GOD! He was caught "red handed" by the officer and pleads "not guilty" - you have got to be kidding me. He is SCUM!

HE IS NOT A "DESCENT AND HARDWORKING YOUNG MAN"! He is a predator, preying on innocent young females and a child molester! How much more does this community and the families have to deal with? If he was so "hardworking and descent" he wouldn't have had time to get online and lure innocent children into his filth of a world. He knew exactly what he was doing.

And, I am shocked with the court system to allow him to walk out on "cash bail/bond" since they know that he approached other young ladies online and that the police believe that there are other victims! How could they set his bail/bond so damn low? Somebody better be making sure that he is not a flight risk.

Parents - please sit down calmly with your child if they have had any access to this DOG what-so-ever. Let you child know that you support her and that you are concerned for her safety. If she was lured, remember he lied, he deceived your daughters. Explain how imperative it is for this man to never assault or harm another innocent child again. And, that if there was any contact that it wasn't her fault. She has been victimized. She was lured by a pitiful excuse for a man. Support your child with unconditional love. There are counselors at your local Rape Crisis Center that can assist your daughter and your families.

This type of man should be locked up and the key thrown away. Let Bubba take care of him, he doesn't even deserve "soap".

My heart goes out to his wife (God love her) and his family. This is his issue, not yours; unfortunately you have been victimized as well. You will all need time to process and begin your healing process. Reach out for support as well.

Mr. Rothbard (although you do not deserve to be addressed with any respect) you have shamed your wife, family, friends, colleagues and community. You cannot be allowed to "get away" with your actions. You have touched many innocent lives that will be scarred forever. It makes all parents sick to their stomach to think that we send our children to school and to camp to learn and to be children - you have taken away their innocence.

Parents - this is why I am on a mission to reach as many young ladies as humanly possible. Our young people must be more educated about awareness, warning signs/red flags and ultimately
how they can protect and defend themselves mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically in the event of an altercation.

If there is anything that we can do to assist please do not hesitate to contact us.


Take care and be strong. STAY SAFE!
Anny Jacoby
A Success Survivor
The Realisitic Female Self-Defense Company
"Raising female awareness and skills to reduce susceptibility in response to violence."
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