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[quote=Anonymous]Here are the last paragraphs of the lengthy WaPo article:

"In the hours after the Oct. 31, 2018 attacks, Colbert, Wallich, Doody and Crouse (OP edit: JV coach, varsity coach, athletics director, and principal, respectively) learned at least one player at been assaulted in the locker-room by his teammates, according to court records filed earlier in the case. Smith has said they didn't learn details of how bad the assaults were until the following day, which is when they notified police.

The lawsuits paint a picture of a far less diligent response. Officials delayed telling the parents of the victims and, in delaying calling the police, upended the chance for detectives to preserve crime scene evidence in the locker room and interview both victims and suspects prior to them speaking with school officials.

“They went completely outside the protocols. They did so to control the investigation and protect the brand,” said Edward Cardona, an attorney representing two of the victims and their families.

The litigation alleges that on Nov. 1, 2018, Crouse the principal, used the school intercom system to call approximately 25 players to a meeting.

“None of the attackers attended this meeting with Principal Crouse,” the lawsuit charges. “During this meeting, Principal Crouse proceeded to condemn and chastise all attending football players, including the victims, as well as witnesses alike. She also accused the team of ‘ruining Coach Colbert's win streak.’” "[/quote]

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