A Hudson Valley teacher is accused of sexually abusing a child inside a local school during school hours.

On Monday in New Rochelle Court, John Fraioli of White Plains was charged with criminal sexual act, a felony.

While employed as a teacher at New Rochelle High School Fraioli engaged in a sexual act with a child victim, prosecutors allege. The crime occurred in the school building during school hours last spring, according to the Westchester County District Attorney.

Bail was set at $50,000 bond or $25,000 cash.

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