GDS Student Newspaper posts about the horrible incident

[Anonymous]

Why the hell would someone make this up?

How did the police not find enough evidence?

[Anonymous]

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If the older boys thought about masking, then they probably did not leave other forms of evidence. And since the assault was months ago, what evidence could there be?

At this point, Met Police needs to clarify whether the allegations are credible or not, separate from whether they found evidence. If the allegations are credible, then the Head, who did not technically lie, must be brought to task for not taking this seriously enough. He's making it seem like the assault did not happen at all.

There are roughly 80 boys in 7th and 8th grade combined. Even if faces were covered, it seems that hair color, race, articles of clothing, make of sneakers, etc. are things that could have been noted. If so, it would significantly narrow the pool of suspects.

I have deep compassion for the victim and family. At the same time, I also understand how the school could not take action with out more proof. Would you want you your child to be expelled based on an allegation? The movie Atonement comes to mind. It seems the parents are trying to rectify this. As a parent, I would want to do everything to protect my child. This kind of incident also makes you wonder if someone else had abused the kid (trusted adult) and this was a way to process it without implicating a real perpetrator.

I suggested this exact thing upthread. We have no way of knowing. Someone betrayed this kid but we have no way of knowing who it was.

By not seeking information about the incident from the school community, and doing a sham investigation for only their own legal protection, perhaps the HOS betrayed this kid more than anyone else.

What evidence do you have that it was a sham investigation?

What evidence do you have that it was a legitimate investigation? It appears that nothing was done. Not even a basic request for info. Was anybody interviewed besides the victim?

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[Anonymous]

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If the older boys thought about masking, then they probably did not leave other forms of evidence. And since the assault was months ago, what evidence could there be?

At this point, Met Police needs to clarify whether the allegations are credible or not, separate from whether they found evidence. If the allegations are credible, then the Head, who did not technically lie, must be brought to task for not taking this seriously enough. He's making it seem like the assault did not happen at all.

There are roughly 80 boys in 7th and 8th grade combined. Even if faces were covered, it seems that hair color, race, articles of clothing, make of sneakers, etc. are things that could have been noted. If so, it would significantly narrow the pool of suspects.

I have deep compassion for the victim and family. At the same time, I also understand how the school could not take action with out more proof. Would you want you your child to be expelled based on an allegation? The movie Atonement comes to mind. It seems the parents are trying to rectify this. As a parent, I would want to do everything to protect my child. This kind of incident also makes you wonder if someone else had abused the kid (trusted adult) and this was a way to process it without implicating a real perpetrator.

I suggested this exact thing upthread. We have no way of knowing. Someone betrayed this kid but we have no way of knowing who it was.

By not seeking information about the incident from the school community, and doing a sham investigation for only their own legal protection, perhaps the HOS betrayed this kid more than anyone else.

What evidence do you have that it was a sham investigation?

What evidence do you have that it was a legitimate investigation? It appears that nothing was done. Not even a basic request for info. Was anybody interviewed besides the victim?

It would have gone against every standard in this situation for the school to have investigated themselves. The standard of practice is to notify outside authorities and let them investigate.

[Anonymous]

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If the older boys thought about masking, then they probably did not leave other forms of evidence. And since the assault was months ago, what evidence could there be?

At this point, Met Police needs to clarify whether the allegations are credible or not, separate from whether they found evidence. If the allegations are credible, then the Head, who did not technically lie, must be brought to task for not taking this seriously enough. He's making it seem like the assault did not happen at all.

There are roughly 80 boys in 7th and 8th grade combined. Even if faces were covered, it seems that hair color, race, articles of clothing, make of sneakers, etc. are things that could have been noted. If so, it would significantly narrow the pool of suspects.

I have deep compassion for the victim and family. At the same time, I also understand how the school could not take action with out more proof. Would you want you your child to be expelled based on an allegation? The movie Atonement comes to mind. It seems the parents are trying to rectify this. As a parent, I would want to do everything to protect my child. This kind of incident also makes you wonder if someone else had abused the kid (trusted adult) and this was a way to process it without implicating a real perpetrator.

I suggested this exact thing upthread. We have no way of knowing. Someone betrayed this kid but we have no way of knowing who it was.

It doesn't sound like MPD did anything, the school of course took a back seat. It sounds like MPD just waited and let things come to them because they probably didn't prioritize it.  The MPD mindset is likely, they see 10x worse crimes and don't have the resources and time to go full on every case. I did not hear of anyone being interrogated or the use of police powers ever being used for subpoenas.  It doesn't sound like the POS school even tried to generate a list of students or students with behavior problems and actively work along with MPD to find the criminals that did their deeds under their watch. The pressure should be put on MPD and GDS. With just the parents pushing for justice with no one else putting pressure on MPD along with no one knowing about the situation because GDS was trying to sweep things under the rug no wonder the parents have been having a hell of time. Usually schools want to get to the bottom of this. But it sounds like POS GDS was putting more effort on suppression and spinning fake news than putting pressure on MPD or being proactive with MPD. Why because they were hoping it would go away and not damage them.  What a POS GDS is, unforgivable. Russell there is a special place in hell for you.

Wow so you think that despite the lack of credible evidence, the school and MPD should have rounded up all the “problem” kids an interrogated them? You realize this is how false confessions are made?

How many problem kids are there at GDS? MPD I am sure has leads, they can actually use some of their powers to go deeper. Instead you, GDS and MPD are running a DEI program to now in provide inclusion of child criminals.

[Anonymous]

You guys are in such denial and I understand. It is terrifying. Blaming a random from the street to denying this even happened is understandable and yet such a failure as parents yourselves. To pretend that this was done by somebody else and then “blamed” on poor, victimless, GDS is laughable. As mentioned above SA is grossly underreported. Ask yourselves why. Ask yourselves if this was YOUR son would you believe him? Or would you say, not at my school. Not at my Gds. I pay too much for this to happen. This is the exact place it does happen.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why the hell would someone make this up?

How did the police not find enough evidence?

There are all kinds of weird pathologies under the sun, and psychological/family/group dynamics that can take a small thing and turn it into something else entirely. Read about the Washington Hebrew case on here for one example. And 11 year old kids are still really young and suggestible. With the caveat that I do not know this family or child at all, there are various emotional and mental health issues that can make 11 year olds act in unexpected ways.

On the flip side, for a story of how an institution actually abets sexual abuse of children by not believing them and inculcating a culture of silence and “positive thoughts only,” look up the LAMB abuse on here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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If the older boys thought about masking, then they probably did not leave other forms of evidence. And since the assault was months ago, what evidence could there be?

At this point, Met Police needs to clarify whether the allegations are credible or not, separate from whether they found evidence. If the allegations are credible, then the Head, who did not technically lie, must be brought to task for not taking this seriously enough. He's making it seem like the assault did not happen at all.

There are roughly 80 boys in 7th and 8th grade combined. Even if faces were covered, it seems that hair color, race, articles of clothing, make of sneakers, etc. are things that could have been noted. If so, it would significantly narrow the pool of suspects.

I have deep compassion for the victim and family. At the same time, I also understand how the school could not take action with out more proof. Would you want you your child to be expelled based on an allegation? The movie Atonement comes to mind. It seems the parents are trying to rectify this. As a parent, I would want to do everything to protect my child. This kind of incident also makes you wonder if someone else had abused the kid (trusted adult) and this was a way to process it without implicating a real perpetrator.

I suggested this exact thing upthread. We have no way of knowing. Someone betrayed this kid but we have no way of knowing who it was.

It doesn't sound like MPD did anything, the school of course took a back seat. It sounds like MPD just waited and let things come to them because they probably didn't prioritize it.  The MPD mindset is likely, they see 10x worse crimes and don't have the resources and time to go full on every case. I did not hear of anyone being interrogated or the use of police powers ever being used for subpoenas.  It doesn't sound like the POS school even tried to generate a list of students or students with behavior problems and actively work along with MPD to find the criminals that did their deeds under their watch. The pressure should be put on MPD and GDS. With just the parents pushing for justice with no one else putting pressure on MPD along with no one knowing about the situation because GDS was trying to sweep things under the rug no wonder the parents have been having a hell of time. Usually schools want to get to the bottom of this. But it sounds like POS GDS was putting more effort on suppression and spinning fake news than putting pressure on MPD or being proactive with MPD. Why because they were hoping it would go away and not damage them.  What a POS GDS is, unforgivable. Russell there is a special place in hell for you.

Wow so you think that despite the lack of credible evidence, the school and MPD should have rounded up all the “problem” kids an interrogated them? You realize this is how false confessions are made?

How many problem kids are there at GDS? MPD I am sure has leads, they can actually use some of their powers to go deeper. Instead you, GDS and MPD are running a DEI program to now in provide inclusion of child criminals.

So in the absence of credible evidence you want a witch hunt against “problem kids.” Sounds great!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
If the older boys thought about masking, then they probably did not leave other forms of evidence. And since the assault was months ago, what evidence could there be?

At this point, Met Police needs to clarify whether the allegations are credible or not, separate from whether they found evidence. If the allegations are credible, then the Head, who did not technically lie, must be brought to task for not taking this seriously enough. He's making it seem like the assault did not happen at all.

There are roughly 80 boys in 7th and 8th grade combined. Even if faces were covered, it seems that hair color, race, articles of clothing, make of sneakers, etc. are things that could have been noted. If so, it would significantly narrow the pool of suspects.

I have deep compassion for the victim and family. At the same time, I also understand how the school could not take action with out more proof. Would you want you your child to be expelled based on an allegation? The movie Atonement comes to mind. It seems the parents are trying to rectify this. As a parent, I would want to do everything to protect my child. This kind of incident also makes you wonder if someone else had abused the kid (trusted adult) and this was a way to process it without implicating a real perpetrator.

I suggested this exact thing upthread. We have no way of knowing. Someone betrayed this kid but we have no way of knowing who it was.

By not seeking information about the incident from the school community, and doing a sham investigation for only their own legal protection, perhaps the HOS betrayed this kid more than anyone else.

What evidence do you have that it was a sham investigation?

What evidence do you have that it was a legitimate investigation? It appears that nothing was done. Not even a basic request for info. Was anybody interviewed besides the victim?

Here is what I know... The police investigated and closed the case and the school hired a credible third party investigator. Neither of those parties have an incentive to conduct a sham investigation. The family's email didn't say it was a sham investigation. None of that proves that it wasn't but, similarly, there is no proof that it was.

The difference between you and I is that I am not making unfounded accusations one way or the other. Very few, if anyone, on this message board actually has complete information but many are acting like they do. Throwing around speculation as if it was fact isn't helpful for anyone.

[Anonymous]

When the Police say that GDS stood in the way of their investigation, I'd be worried. When CPS says that GDS stood in the way of the investigation, I'd be worried.

If someone has heard that it happened and has evidence, they should have come forward with it to a parent or the school long before the email was sent out.

I believe something happened in that bathroom.

I believe that a long delay in reporting it makes finding evidence to arrest someone incredibly hard.

I have not been in that building and have no clue if there are cameras or not. I doubt that anyone keeps camera footage for 2-3 months. I would guess that any Police questioning involved parents and a lawyer, if there was any questioning.

One of the problems with SA cases is that the evidence disappears shortly after the event. Then it becomes a case of who you believe on the witness stand. Even when there is clear evidence that something happened, DNA, photos, video, it is treated as the victim put themselves in that situation. The Police probably cannot identify suspects based on the child's description. The parents email is probably an attempt to get someone to come forward with evidence, an over head comment or the assailants bragging about it.

[Anonymous]

Where is wonderful Kenyan McDuffie who was on the GDS Board and on the City Council while this played out in front of him. Did he try to do anything or just sit back along with the GDS lawyer. Kenyan was a lousy attorney and a lousy council person that was never much of anything. He has no business even thinking about being Mayor. McDuffie you have some explaining to do because it looks like you did not do much of anything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When the Police say that GDS stood in the way of their investigation, I'd be worried. When CPS says that GDS stood in the way of the investigation, I'd be worried.

If someone has heard that it happened and has evidence, they should have come forward with it to a parent or the school long before the email was sent out.

I believe something happened in that bathroom.

I believe that a long delay in reporting it makes finding evidence to arrest someone incredibly hard.

I have not been in that building and have no clue if there are cameras or not. I doubt that anyone keeps camera footage for 2-3 months. I would guess that any Police questioning involved parents and a lawyer, if there was any questioning.

One of the problems with SA cases is that the evidence disappears shortly after the event. Then it becomes a case of who you believe on the witness stand. Even when there is clear evidence that something happened, DNA, photos, video, it is treated as the victim put themselves in that situation. The Police probably cannot identify suspects based on the child's description. The parents email is probably an attempt to get someone to come forward with evidence, an over head comment or the assailants bragging about it.

Realistically, you think there will be 2 boys bragging about raping a younger boy inside of a Big 3 school?

It’s hard to believe this even happened in the first place. There aren’t that many kids at the school in the first place so the suspects should be narrowed down.

This just seems far fetched to me. The parents should get the alleged victim psycological help more than anything.

[Anonymous]

Why do people think that MPD, CPS, and a highly regarded third party investigator are all lying about the lack of evidence?
Again GDS has no incentive to prevent a thorough investigation. Think about it. GDS would be doomed if after all of this the perpetrator(s) committed another assault. GDS has every incentive to find these alleged criminals and get them out of the school. The school would be sued out of existence if they failed to find the perpetrators.

[Anonymous]

I am not a parent at GDS, but at a similar private school. What I have heard is that powerful families are protected at these schools. Fortunately, my kids have never been involved in bad situations, but others that have say that this kid or that kid are untouchable.

Obviously this may or may not be true or may or ma not apply to GDS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why do people think that MPD, CPS, and a highly regarded third party investigator are all lying about the lack of evidence?
Again GDS has no incentive to prevent a thorough investigation. Think about it. GDS would be doomed if after all of this the perpetrator(s) committed another assault. GDS has every incentive to find these alleged criminals and get them out of the school. The school would be sued out of existence if they failed to find the perpetrators.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why do people think that MPD, CPS, and a highly regarded third party investigator are all lying about the lack of evidence?
Again GDS has no incentive to prevent a thorough investigation. Think about it. GDS would be doomed if after all of this the perpetrator(s) committed another assault. GDS has every incentive to find these alleged criminals and get them out of the school. The school would be sued out of existence if they failed to find the perpetrators.

This, exactly. The number of people who are on this board claiming that the school didn't allow a thorough investigation is mind-boggling. If the school or MPD knew who the perpetrators were and failed to take action, there would be hell to pay if the perpetrators ever did anything even remotely abusive again.

And the person upthread who claims Russell will be rotting in hell clearly has a personal, pathological vendetta against him. The word unhinged gets thrown around this board a lot, but that person clearly has a loose screw.

As for the person who claimed they contacted all the admissions departments at the top colleges to alert them (12:12 pm 2/14): I'm pretty sure that is just a troll. No one could be that idiotic. They claim they learned about the incident in the spring of 2025 and demanded to speak to Russell about it. Why anyone would believe that HOS owed them a discussion about a confidential investigation shows a lack of basic judgment or, indeed, any basic understanding of either the law or how any school works. Newsflash: you don't get access to internal information just because you want it. Plus, if you knew so long ago, why did you think it was your job to alert colleges, and not other parents? Thus I can only conclude that you are a troll.