A prominent New Haven rabbi whos been accused of sexually assaulting a teenage boy has been ordered to testify at a civil trial. Jury selection for Rabbi Daniel Greer is set to begin Wednesday in federal court in Hartford. <\/p>\n
A lawsuit filed last year accuses Greer, 76, of repeatedly raping and molesting a student who attended the Yeshiva of New Haven school. During that time, Greer was the rabbi, dean, and director. <\/p>\n
The former student, now 29, is suing Greer and the school on allegations of sexual assault, infliction of emotional distress, and other claims. <\/p>\n
The lawsuit also alleges that Greer sexually abused at least one other student. <\/p>\n
Greer has denied the allegations and has not been criminally charged. <\/p>\n
The rabbi invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a deposition in the lawsuit. But a judge recently rejected his request not to testify. <\/p>\n
Greer has been a respected member of the New Haven community. He served on multiple city boards, and played an active role in the revitalization of declining city neighborhoods. He was also a strong proponent of sexual morality. <\/p>\n
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