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November 26, 2013

School Superintended, 3 Others Charged for Steubenville Rape Cover-Up 
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Four school officials have been charged in connection with the cover-up
of a rape of a 16-year-old girl by two high school football players in
Steubenville, Ohio, last year. The case sparked a national controversy
following the emergence of images and social media postings from the
night of the assault, including one picture of the defendants holding
the victim over a basement floor. On Monday, the superintendent of
Steubenville schools was charged with evidence tampering, obstruction of
justice, and falsification. Two coaches and a school principal were also
charged. Ohio Attorney General Mike De Wine said holding the suspects
accountable would help bring closure.

Mike De Wine: "This community has suffered a great deal. This community
has suffered so much. I personally feel for the good citizens of this
community and what they have endured. I know they desperately need to be
able to put this matter behind them. What we must take away from these
incidents is this: All of us, all of us, no matter where we live, owe it
to each other to be better neighbors, better classmates, better friends,
better parents, better citizens."

Another school official was indicted with evidence tampering last month.

 

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