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Elmo puppeteer accused of underage relationship

Posted: Nov 12, 2012 9:09 AM CST Updated: Nov 12, 2012 1:59 PM CST

"Sesame Street" character Elmo and puppeteer Kevin Clash arrive at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Dec. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf, file) "Sesame Street" By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer

NEW YORK (AP) - The puppeteer who performs as Elmo on "Sesame Street" is taking a leave of absence from the iconic kids' show in the wake of allegations that he had a relationship with a 16-year-old boy.

Puppeteer Kevin Clash has denied the charges, which, according to Sesame Workshop, were first made in June by the accuser, who by then was 23.

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So a supreme court justice (an unqualified nitwit) goes on sesame street in her judicial robes? These pinhead LIBs have no sense of propriety. To top it off she attempts to quash the motivation of little girls everywhere. What a clymer!

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Pretending to be a princess is not a career but being a queen can land you one.