RHODE ISLAND
WPRI
[with video]
by Annie Shalvey; Reporting by Perry Russom
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Members of the Rhode Island State Police announced Thursday their investigation into allegations of sexual assault and misconduct at St. George’s School has concluded.
After dozens of interviews with former students and current and former faculty, state police concluded that the state cannot proceed with criminal charges at this time.
According to troopers, the investigation focused on allegations of sexual assault and sexual misconduct by faculty members at the elite Middletown boarding school. Police said claims against seven former faculty members, one current employee and three former students were investigated.
Police also looked into claims that school administrators did not report alleged abuse to the Rhode Island Department of Youth and Families.
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