Hollywood piano teacher John Kalil fled the US after sexual abuse allegations

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A Hollywood piano teacher has been convicted of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl California customers According to a new report, he allegedly fled the country earlier this month rather than face justice.

Maestro John Kalil, 69, reportedly skipped town on Oct. 8, shortly after the jury returned its verdict. Los Angeles Times.

He may have left earlier, his lawyer told the paper, adding that she had not heard from him since the previous day.

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In this stock image a pianist presses a key with their middle finger. Hollywood maestro John Kalil, an Australian citizen convicted of child sexual abuse, fled the country rather than face justice at the end of his trial in Los Angeles. (iStock)

Fox News Digital has reached out to Kalil Defense counselKate Hardy, for comment.

The male victim in this case Told the police When Kalil asked to have his genitals measured at the age of 15, Los Angeles Public prosecutors told the court. Then he said Khalil asked him to get naked on a FaceTime call two years later, telling him, “That’s what friends do.”

This stock image shows a couple running through the airport to catch their flight. Hollywood piano teacher John Kalil is accused of fleeing the country after pleading guilty to child sexual abuse. (iStock)

Prosecutors accused him of using marijuana with the teenager and engaging in oral sex with him. After fleeing the country, he faced up to 10 years in prison.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment before business hours Friday.

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Signage at Los Angeles International Airport shows the arrival and departure of flights along Sepulveda Boulevard, pictured on January 6, 2025. (iStock)

Kalil’s website indicates that his client list includes children whose parents work Hit TV seriesIncluding “Mad Men,” “Samurai Jack” and “Orange Is the New Black,” according to reports. His testimonial on his website was not visible on Friday.

Kalil, originally from Australia, admitted the charges but later withdrew his plea and Appealed after conviction Deportation proceeded, accordingly news.com.auA leading Australian news site.

An Instagram profile under Kalil’s name says he studied Classical piano He was accepted to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in his home country and the elite performing arts school Juilliard in New York City.

The case went to trial and he was convicted, but was released without bail during the latest legal proceedings.