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A Hollywood piano teacher convicted of sexually abusing a 15-year-old California client allegedly fled the country rather than face justice earlier this month, according to a new report.

The 69-year-old maestro John Kaleel allegedly skipped town on Oct. 8, shortly after jurors returned their verdict, according to the Los Angeles Times .

He may have left earlier, with his lawyer telling the paper she hasn't heard from him since the day before.

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Fox News Digital has reached out to Kaleel's defense attorney , Kate Hardie, for comment.

The male victim in the case told police that Kaleel ask

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