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Convicted LA Piano Teacher Flees to Australia After Abuse Charges

10/24/2025

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John Kaleel, a 69-year-old piano teacher in Los Angeles, fled the country on October 8 after his conviction on multiple counts of sexual abuse.
The allegations date back to 2013 and involved inappropriate conduct with a former student.
Kaleel's attorney said he was the victim of vindictive prosecution and that police found no additional accusations against him.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is pursuing extradition, and Kaleel is originally from Australia.

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John Kaleel, a 69-year-old piano teacher in Los Angeles, fled the country on October 8 after his conviction on multiple counts of sexual abuse.
The allegations date back to 2013 and involved inappropriate conduct with a former student.
Kaleel's attorney said he was the victim of vindictive prosecution and that police found no additional accusations against him.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is pursuing extradition, and Kaleel is originally from Australia.