Mount Olive Karate Academy Owner Sentenced for Criminal Sexual Contact

Published on March 22, 2024

Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Mount Olive Police Chief Michael Spitzer announce the sentencing of Raymond Ziesse, 52, of Chester, for Criminal Sexual Contact.

Ziesse is the owner of the Mount Olive Karate Academy in Flanders.  Ziesse was indicted in December 2023 on charges arising from a sexual relationship between himself and his former adult student at the Mount Olive Karate Academy dojo.  The student was an adult with cognitive and developmental disabilities.  The sexual conduct is alleged to have occurred on various dates between May 2018 and August 2018 at the Mount Olive Karate Academy dojo.

On February 9, 2024, Ziesse entered a guilty plea to one count of fourth degree Criminal Sexual Contact.  On March 15, 2024, the Hon. Stephen J. Taylor, P.J.Cr. imposed a two-year sentence of probation.

Prosecutor Carroll would like to thank the Mount Olive Township Police Department and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office’s Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit for their efforts in the investigation and prosecution.

Media inquiries concerning this press release should be directed to mknab@co.morris.nj.us.