Posted April 13 2008 by David Tayne
Internet Predator Targets Jewish Students
A warning has been sent to Jewish communities concerning an internet predator that specifically targets religious Jewish students. The predator goes by the alias of either David Newman or David Goodman will frequently use social networking sights like Facebook to contact young Jewish men and women. Claiming to be a student from NYU, he will first “friend” students and eventually coerce them into meeting with him in person. He then physically assaults his victim. Though most of his victims thus far have been male, there is also information that he has made similar attempts on female students.
This issue has become severe enough to garner the attention of Yeshiva University Vice President Hillel Davis who, on April 10th, sent a letter to the entire student body to warn them of this predator.
Please be alert to anyone fitting this general profile and advise students, children and friends to exercise caution while using Facebook or other online communication systems. If you have any questions contact Assistant District Attorney Mollie Friesa at 212-335-3569.
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