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[quote=Anonymous]I have a son who graduated from Gilman and it was a great experience.

He never had Mr. Bendann as a teacher or a coach, but went on at least one school trip where Mr. Bendann was one of the teachers leading it. I always had a positive impression of Mr. Bendann. That said, I believe he’s guilty and I believe he molested numerous boys. I don’t think a boy would have made up the charge, for any reason. And I believe people have to be ready to come forward, and that there are other boys who are not yet.

I think the legal team/ Mr. Kobe Flowers took a waiting approach to see if more victims would come forward. When they didn’t, Mr. Bendann started giving press releases to The Baltimore Banner (which doesn’t have a vehicle for reader comments, so without any pushback) and declaring his innocence. If he is innocent, he is the victim of a truly terrible smear.  I don’t think he’s innocent.

I have gone back and forth on whether there is any reason to have written this or to post it. I wound up deciding to post it, in the hope that it gives some reassurance to the boy who brought the charge. In case he ever reads this, know that I believe you and I am impressed by your courage. I’m rooting for you.

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