Adam Melzer

Adam Melzer was arrested on July 21, 2008. The youth group leader and basketball coach was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child.¹

Victims allege that Melzer persuaded them to produce nude photographs of themselves.¹

Fast Facts

1. Arrested on July 21, 2008
2. Charged with four counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child¹
3. Age at arrest: 34
4. Incidents allegedly took place between 2006 and 2007¹
5. Worked as a youth leader and basketball coach
6. Four victims have provided statements¹
7. Victims range from 16 to 18 years old¹
8. Incidents allegedly took place in River Edge, New Jersey¹
9. Melzer arrested in Teaneck, New Jersey

Quotes

"He used his position of authority and respect to gain access to very personal photographs."—John L. Molinelli, Bergen County, New Jersey, prosecutor²

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