A commission investigating the Orthodox Union’s handling of complaints that a high-ranking youth group employee had sexually harassed and molested teens is expected to present its report in the next few days. According to the New York Jewish Week, sources close to the investigation say the report will provide abundant evidence of Rabbi Baruch Lanner’s abuses and will strongly criticize the O.U. It is not clear whether other employees or lay leaders will be singled out for blame.
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