NYC ordered to pay $18 million in case of music teacher who molested student 50 years ago

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By Trista PanagakosJun 20, 2026, 12:47 pm63 ptsTrending
A Brooklyn jury has slapped New York City with a first of its kind $18 million verdict under the state's landmark Child Victims Act, awarding the massive amount to a man who was sexually abused by his elementary school music teacher more than 50 years ago.

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