Former Babylon Teacher Admits Sexually Abusing Underage Student, Avoids Felony Conviction

Former Babylon High School teacher Timothy Harrison, age 48, of Oak Beach, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of endangering the welfare of a child in Suffolk County Court on Friday, Sept. 15.

The abuse began with flirty text messages that Harrison sent the girl beginning in September 2013, according to prosecutors. 

Later, he gave the victim alcohol and engaged in sexual intercourse with her at his Oak Beach home.

In 2021, the victim reported the abuse to Babylon High School and then the Suffolk County Police Department’s Special Victim Section.

Harrison was arrested in March 2022. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Thursday, Nov. 9.

In New York, a misdemeanor conviction carries a maximum sentence of one year in county jail.

As part of his plea, Harrison is also required to surrender his teaching license.

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