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Charges against Pound Ridge man shock neighbors

Neighbors of a Pound Ridge man accused of sexual abuse and labor trafficking say they're shocked by the allegations. Joseph Yannai, a 65-year-old author, is accused of luring women from other countries

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May 19, 2009, 6:16 PM

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