Vice President at Columbia University Charged with Aggravated Sex Assault

Jan 6, 2021

Marcelo Velez, vice president for Manhattanville Development at Columbia University, has been charged with aggravated sex assault – and other counts – for allegedly engaging in sex acts with a child under 13 in New Jersey, NBC New York reported.

The prosecutor’s office in New Jersey is alleging that the married, 55-year-old man’s abuse of the child took place at Velez’s home.

“We have placed Mr. Velez on administrative leave and will cooperate fully with law enforcement officials investigating this matter,” a Columbia University spokesperson said.

Velez has been at Columbia University since 1995 and has been affiliated with Columbia’s Manhattanville Development Group since 2007, rising to vice president in 2016.

Vice President at Columbia University Charged with Aggravated Sex Assault

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