Shomrim Leader Accused Of Raping 16-Year-Old Girl Appears In Court
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- The leader of a prominent neighborhood watch group in Brooklyn appeared in court Friday afternoon, accused of raping a 16-year-old girl.
Jacob Daskal, 59, is the president of the Shomrim Brooklyn South Safety Patrol. He was arrested Thursday after police said Daskal sexually abused the girl between August and November of 2017.
Daskal has been charged with rape, forcible touching and sex abuse.
Daskal was led into the courthouse in handcuffs with his head down to avoid the waiting cameras.
Once in the courtroom, he entered a not guilty plea and was released on $75,000 bond.
He said nothing as he left court with a group surrounding him.
Daskal is close to Aseemblyman Dov Hikind, whose office responded with a "no comment" regarding the charges.
Friday afternoon, police raided Daskal's home in Borough Park.
He surrendered his passport. His next court date in June 28th.