This is happening all over the country. Go to www.schoolteachernews.com and click on the Scandal page. This year they have documented over 350 of these types of incidents. In 2008 they found 478 of these kinds of cases.

Everyday at least one child attending a NYC public school has he rights violated by an adult. Jonathan Huff's allegation does not surprise me, because there are drunks, drug addicts, extortionists, admitted racists, sluts and morally corrupt people employed by the New York City Department of Education. And many of these people are members of the UFT. If the public had any idea about the "craziness" that takes place in NYC public schools involving inappropriate behavior between children and adults there would be protests throughout the city.

There is no need to vilify Jonathan Huff, because he will have his day in court. If he is found guilty of the charges then the brothers on the inside will deal with him accordingly. However, if he is proven innocent, he will never be able to return to his school community, because of the cloud of suspicion that will follow him for the rest of his life.

Innocent until proven guilty is not a concept the Post gets.

It sounds like the Post has him tagged as guilty...yet he was Teacher of the Year and promoted to Dean of Discipline. Why is someone not asking questions more questions? This all sounds a little off.

For the sake of everyone involved, I hope the truth comes out and EVERYONE is treated with the utmost respect... student and dean, alike. No one deserves to be publicly crucified until ALL the facts are brought forth.

I actually worked there. He was a weird teacher or should I say strange. Not suprising.

My son graduated from this school. Mr. Huff was one of his favorite teachers. His care for his students seemed genuine and they all loved him. I'm not sure what to believe. I don't want to think that a child would make up an allegation like this. I also don't want to believe that someone my son and I both admired very much would be capable of doing something so disgusting and stupid. I am so sad. I had to sit down with my 19 year old son and ask him if Huff ever tried anything with him. He said no and I believe him. This is such a sad, sad situation. Innocent until proven guilty really does not mean anything in this country.

Based on everything I have read on the case and websites, Huff was obviously loved by his students and dedicated his entire life to the school and kids. Even if Huff is found not guilty...this will be with him forever. Everyone will always doubt him and his sincerity. How sad for someone that has dedicated his life to the betterment of our youth and in a place as challenging the Bronx.

He lured a student into his office to touch him over his clothes? After all these years of working with kids, THIS kid was finally the one who he just couldn't resist, and who he attacked in such a strangely tempid way? (OH, a just can't TAKE it -- I have to touch you over your clothes!...what?!?)

My BS meter's in a frenzy right now.

Seriously, why don't people get that students KNOW they have a weapon in accusations like this? We, the public, are SO quick to judge others at the drop of a hat, so ready to believe the worst.

I can't even believe some of the super serious comments on here about this.

$5 says this guy is innocent and failed this kid on a test or something.

It's a scary time to be a teacher.

This is very difficult to understand. I used to teach in that building and know two things...

1. It is not unfathomable to think that students will do anything to get out of trouble. I finally left the building for many reasons, but one big reason is that I didn't feel very safe in that building. Many students understand how the NYC discipline works and doesn't work. Many good teachers have been accused of terrible things by students who do not want to face the consequences of their poor behavior. Because of this, many, if not most, good teachers choose to leave this building.

2. This entire building, which houses several small community high schools, is such a chaotic, disordered clusterf*$^. Last year, a real fire (small, but a real fire nonetheless) was in the hall and the exit was a disaster. Many students were unaccounted for because there was no organized exit of the building. But how could you expect the schools to exit in an orderly fashion when they hold all mandatory fire drills in the morning before the building is open to students?!

I hope he is not guilty of such a terrible crime. But, Taft has been housing some dedicated teachers, but too many unprofessional and questionable teachers too.

The only surprise to me is that this type of accusation from Taft didn't make the news earlier.

I was a student at The Urban Assembly Acadamy of History and Citizenship For Young Men. In addition, I was a student of Jonathan's during his first year at the school. It sickens me to my stomach that someone of great pride and education is being accused of such a crime. From knowing this man he is not only humble but a man of honesty. I am not the only one who will vouch for his character, however, if the allegations are true, then it could be assertted that Huff has "fondled" other students in the past. OUR SCHOOL is one in which we practice intimate study. For those whose mind in the gutter automatically assume a school where it is too personal. I mean that teachers care there about the welfare of the students both in and out the classroom. I believe that many students who have graduated from the school can vouch that Huff is INNOCENT !! - i am sure Huff was left alone with many other students, I was one of them, however I never sensed that character from him. Caring, yes, but never a child molestor. that is all i have to say. Other than that I am appauled by the accusations once again.

- William Colon
Proud former English Student of Mr. Huff

Here's a little insight for everyone. I'm a former student of Mr. Huff at a different school. For starters the guy is an innovative teacher in many regards. He had the skill to develop the minds of students who would typically fall into intellectual obscurity, he strove to create a learning environment that not only spurred the interest of the students but also prepared kids for challenges they would later face in higher education. I have a lot of A's on college essays because of that man; however, Mr. Huff's involvement with students personal lives could be considered unprofessional at the least. The guy put himself in some bad situations. He would often invite students to his house, he would have students hanging out in his classroom way after school was over, and he would take groups of students movies etc. All of things are fine and, in my opinion were just part of his desire to mentor students. The problem with this whole picture comes down to appearances, Mr. Huff was trying to be friends with kids, which people are always going to question, in all the time that I knew him, I can't remember him dating anyone; furthermore the guy has a feminine demeanor, which again, doesn't necessarily mean anything but raises red flags in peoples minds. He could have done it, then again, he could be innocent. Who knows? The fact of the matter is that a student can realize all of these things, which students did, and use these observations to discredit someone they don't like. I am NOT trying to defend Brad Huff, I didn't even like the guy that much at the time, I would just like to point out that out that people will take an observation, if not a superficial judgment, and run downhill with it as soon as an accusation surfaces. I guarantee you if he was accused by a girl most people would not take the allegations seriously. People are going to believe what they want to. I have no idea the orientation of Mr. Huff but a lot of folks out there are going to assume one thing or the other. If Mr. Huff did do the things that the student is accusing him of then he would need medical treatment not a lynch mob. The thing to remember is if he is guilty, is that he has a genius in the classroom and most of his techniques are on the cutting edge of education. This all comes back to the Micheal Jackson debacle. Was Micheal just trying to get with little boys, or was he trying to reconnect with a lost childhood? The difference here is that Huff was trying to do more, he was attempting to aid youth through education. His favorite book is Catcher in the Rye. If anyone has ever read it the possible perspective of Bradley Huff is more understandable.

As a parent of former students of Brad Huff I am feeling vindicated. I questioned many of his behaviors as listed above. He was the "favorite" teacher and nobody wanted to hear it. A profile of an abuser of this nature is usually someone who is listed as such. He has put himself in many inappropriate situations with young boys as listed above. I could give many examples of this but I will leave it to the courts to prove or disprove.

I think that his background should be looked into much deeper. People who abuse move around a lot and this fits his pattern. There may be many more victims who are too embarrassed to speak up about a "taboo" subject.