In a stunning turn of events, Rabbi Yizhak Meir Sabo, a 43-year-old Dallas-based educator and religious leader, was arrested on April 1, 2025, on charges of indecency with a child. The arrest follows allegations that Sabo sexually abused a teenage boy over several years, casting a dark shadow over his prior public assertions regarding Hamas activities in Israel.
Court documents reveal that Sabo, who was employed at a local Jewish school, allegedly engaged in repeated inappropriate behavior with a male student from grades 9 through 12. The accusations include pulling down the student’s trousers, touching his genitals, watching him shower, and sending explicit messages. The school acted swiftly upon receiving the reports on March 27, placing Sabo on administrative leave and barring him from campus and all related activities. His bail has been set at $100,000.
The allegations surfaced just as Sabo’s credibility was already under scrutiny. He had gained attention for promoting unverified claims that Hamas militants perpetrated widespread sexual violence during their October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. These assertions, which lacked substantiation, had drawn both support and skepticism within the community.
School administrators expressed dismay, calling the accusations against Sabo “deeply troubling and unacceptable.” Since the initial report, additional families have come forward with similar concerns, suggesting the possibility of further victims. Authorities are now investigating the scope of the alleged misconduct.
The case has sparked outrage among parents and community members, with many questioning how such behavior went unnoticed for years. Sabo’s arrest not only threatens his personal standing but also complicates the narrative surrounding his earlier Hamas-related claims. As the legal process unfolds, the Dallas Jewish community braces for the fallout of a scandal that intertwines allegations of abuse with broader geopolitical controversy.
