Newark private school fires administrator over alleged inappropriate contact

School leaders at St. Benedict's Prep in Newark announced that well-known guidance counselor Didier Jean-Baptiste was fired for what they deemed inappropriate conduct.

News 12 Staff

Oct 5, 2022, 10:25 PM

Updated 730 days ago

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School leaders at St. Benedict's Prep in Newark announced that well-known guidance counselor Didier Jean-Baptiste was fired for what they deemed inappropriate conduct.
Representatives from the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office as well as Jersey City and Harrison police departments were at Jean-Baptiste's house.
The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office released a statement saying, "This matter is under investigation by the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office Special Victims Unit and the Harrison Police Department."
Prosecutors say no arrests have been made and no charges have been filed at this point.