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Chicago Tribune
By George Houde
Chicago Tribune
Grand jury indictments will be sought against the founder of an Islamic school in Elgin after he was arrested in February on charges he sexually abused a female employee, Cook County authorities said.
In a separate proceeding, Mohammed Abdullah Saleem, 75, is scheduled to appear in court in Rolling Meadows on Tuesday morning on the sex abuse and battery charges.
Assistant State’s Attorney David Shin said he will present evidence to the grand jury later this week.
Saleem, of Gilberts, was arrested after a 23-year-old woman told police he sexually abused her while she was working at the Institute of Islamic Education in April.
Shin said Saleem posted bond shortly after his arrest and was released from custody while he awaits trial. He was ordered not to have contacted with the alleged victim or anyone under age 18 and had to surrender his passport. Saleem’s attorney has denied the allegations.
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