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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.
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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.[b] 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[/b]. 
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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. [/quote]

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.[/quote]

What evidence do you have that it was a sham investigation?[/quote]

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?[/quote]

+1 MPD just filed some paperwork, the CPD just made sure the kid was safe at home, and the independent investigation was just meant for the school to legally cover themselves.

What actual investigation occurred?  Nothing was done.  At all.[/quote]

Then blame the police department and CPS, they are the ones responsible for investigating crimes and child neglect/abuse. [/quote]

Yes blame MPD and blame GDS for their security failures which resulted in the evidence collection problem where a bunch of inbreed kids figured out how to by pass whatever security they had in place. GDS's job is to keep the kids safe and educate them. It should not have been the kid's job to keep himself safe.[/quote]

The evidence collection problem in a nutshell:  the school was informed MONTHS after the alleged incident. No one has EVER said it is a child's job to keep himself safe. But no one is going to find evidence months later. [/quote]

People need to take a step back and stop being reflexively defensive.  Thanksgiving, Winter Break, and the Presidential inauguration all happened during those OMG "months!".

It was always going to be difficult to find evidence one way or the other but implying that there was a suspicious delay before the school was informed is wrong.[/quote]

Ummm if my child reported they were sexually assaulted at school I would be taking action that second. [/quote]

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