From the Chicago Tribune
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Karate instructor accused of sexually abusing student
Tribune staff report
February 20, 2008
A 26-year-old karate instructor was ordered held in lieu of $150,000 bail Tuesday by a Cook County judge after he was charged with sexually abusing a 16-year-old student.
Prosecutors allege that Stephen Toyoda of Glenview sexually abused a girl who was taking his summer karate classes. The two were discovered by a witness who saw them engaged in a sex act, Assistant State's Atty. Jon Neuleib said.
Toyoda was charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
Three sexual encounters occurred between the two from late June to early August at a Northwest Side martial arts academy, prosecutors said.
Toyoda was arrested Sunday, and if convicted could face up to 7 years in prison.