Boston Dance Instructor Accused of Sexually Assaulting Young Student

BOSTON, MA - A dance instructor is being held without bail after being arraigned Tuesday on allegations he sexually assaulted a young boy during private dance lessons at the man's North End apartment, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley's Office said.

Wilson Anthony, 19, was arraigned in Boston Municipal Court on two counts each of aggravated rape of a child and indecent assault and battery on a child. He is being held without bail.

The victim, who is under 14, and his family reported to police Sunday that Anthony had indecently assaulted the boy at Anthony's Canal St. apartment for several months last year, prosecutors said.

"As a parent, it's always concerning and frightening to hear about cases such as this, where a trusted adult is accused of abusing a child," Conley said in a statement.

Anthony is scheduled to return to court March 16.

Child abuse in Suffolk County can be reported to the DA's Child Protection Unit at 617-619-4300. The Boston Police Crimes Against Children Unit can be reached at 617-343-6183.

Photo courtesy of Suffolk County District Attorney's Office