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Former Miami-Dade band teacher surrenders, faces felony charges over alleged sexual relationship with student
By Litzy Grijalba at WSVN 7 News
· July 15, 2026
· 2 min read
A former band teacher is accused of crossing the line with a 15-year-old student. The 33-year-old man stood before Judge Mindy Glazer in a Miami -Dade courtroom on Wednesday to face his felony charges. “Mr. Nakashima, you were arrested pursuant to an arrest warrant. Three counts of lewd and lasciviou
Key takeaway The 33-year-old man stood before Judge Mindy Glazer in a Miami-Dade courtroom on Wednesday to face his felony charges.
Why this matters in The Miami
The allegations against Heihachiro Nakashima, a former band teacher at Palm Glades Prep Academy, raise concerns about the safety and well-being of students in Miami-Dade County's schools. As a hub for diverse communities, including Little Havana and Wynwood, Miami's schools serve a wide range of students, making it crucial for authorities to ensure that educators are held to the highest standards. The fact that Nakashima was able to assume a parental role with the victim, a 15-year-old student, and escalate their relationship to a sexual one, highlights the need for increased vigilance and support systems within schools. Parents in neighborhoods like Brickell and Miami Beach, where schools are a vital part of the community, should be aware of the warning signs of inappropriate relationships and report any suspicious behavior to the authorities. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office and Miami-Dade County Public Schools must work together to prevent such incidents and protect students from abuse.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A former band teacher is accused of crossing the line with a 15-year-old student. The 33-year-old man stood before Judge Mindy Glazer in a Miami-Dade courtroom on Wednesday to face his felony charges. “Mr. Nakashima, you were arrested pursuant to an arrest warrant. Three counts of lewd and lasciviou
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