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Bronx Teacher Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Student

12/10/2025

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Kiho Kim, a 60-year-old Bronx high school teacher, was arrested for allegedly slapping the buttocks of a 16-year-old male student at the Bronx Design and Construction Academy.
The school removes Kim from the community due to this "unacceptable" behavior.
If convicted, the school will pursue his termination.
Kim was awaiting arraignment in Bronx Criminal Court as of Tuesday evening.

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Story summary

Kiho Kim, a 60-year-old Bronx high school teacher, was arrested for allegedly slapping the buttocks of a 16-year-old male student at the Bronx Design and Construction Academy.
The school removes Kim from the community due to this "unacceptable" behavior.
If convicted, the school will pursue his termination.
Kim was awaiting arraignment in Bronx Criminal Court as of Tuesday evening.