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April
PRISON FOR SEX ABUSE (Former Ronkonkoma karate instructor sentenced to 6 to 18 years after admitting he abused 12 boys at his school and at home)
Newsday/Zachary R. Dowdy
James Bonfiglio, a 37 year old karate instructor who was arrested at his Ronkonkomaapartment in October 2007, is charged with committing a criminal sexual act, a felony, as well asmisdemeanor sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child. He is accused of molesting a13 year old student in July. Bonfiglio, owner of Excel Karate Academy, pleaded not guilty andwas held on $30,000 cash bail or $60,000 bond. He was released from jail after postingbond. Bonfiglio is also being investigated for secretly videotaping his students and havingimproper