D.C. rabbi accused of setting up camera in women's showers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A prominent Georgetown rabbi was arrested Tuesday after being accused of setting up a camera inside the women's shower rooms at his synagogue, police say.

Dr. Barry Freundel, 62, was arrested Tuesday morning at his home. Freundel is the rabbi at Kesher Israel Congregation.

CBS affiliate WUSA reports that a 35-year-old woman reported the incident. According to police reports, when the woman confronted Dr. Freundel, he told her he was fixing the shower ventilation system in the mikvah, a ritual cleansing bath.

According to a statement on their website, Kesher Israel has suspended Freundel without pay and is cooperating with law enforcement.

"It's very disturbing obviously. I don't know all the particulars but to hear that from a rabbi that people trust is very disturbing and concerning," said Michael Uhr, who was attending services at the Georgetown synagogue Tuesday.