Former Bay Shore teacher accused of sexually abusing students appears before judge with new lawyer
Attorney Steven Politi said his client, Thomas Bernagozzi, “never did any of this,” and told News 12 “this is a money grab.”
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4h agoA former Bay Shore teacher who is accused of sexually abusing students years ago appeared before a judge Thursday with a new lawyer.
Attorney Steven Politi said his client, Thomas Bernagozzi, “never did any of this,” and told News 12 “this is a money grab.”
He said he plans on going to trial.
Earlier this week, the Bay Shore School Board voted on a settlement worth millions of dollars for five alleged sexual abuse victims but never named Bernagozzi during the vote.
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