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I JUST THINK ITS AWFUL. On Sept. 25, 2018, three years to the day Multiple criminal complaints have been filed against several New Jersey high school students following two probes into allegations of rampant abuse and hazing. After months of waiting, the case is expected to be heard in juvenile court next month. Black News Hour presented by The Boston Globe. Peter Hahn, the attorney representing the Couceles family, said five high school students are facing charges for assault and battery for the September incident. }Customer Service, An inexperienced and ill-trained volunteer assistant football coach failed to inform his supervisors at Woburn Memorial High School after a 14-year-old freshman player, Johnathan Coucelos, reported last fall that he was jumped by teammates in a locker room, according to. "As these matters concern allegations involving minors, there was and remains much we cannot say publicly about this situation," Crowley said. The superintendent said in his letter Tuesday that Woburn Public Schools has retained outside private counsel -- the law firm of Butters Brazilian LLP and Attorney Patrick Hanley -- to conduct a comprehensive Title IX investigation, which remains ongoing. "I fully support the superintendents actions in cancelling the Thanksgiving game, suspending those involved and conducting a full investigation. Due to the ages of those involved, no additional information is available at this time.". A parent who asked not to be identified said her son, who graduated in 2021, was bullied on the practice field, in the locker room, and elsewhere in the school by his football teammates. How will the Mass. Attempts to reach Belcher, Duran, and Andrews were unsuccessful. "Parents deserve to know when they send their kids to play high school sports that their children will be safe.". Lowell staged a miraculous comeback in last year s contest, scoring 34 points in the second half to stun the Hillies, 41-36. It doesn't feel the same anymore to be out in public," he said. The three-year initiative is called Transforming Narratives of Gun Violence. An investigation into that incident found players violated the school and athletic code of conduct, but that the actions did not legally rise to the level of bullying or hazing. Two other Woburn students allegedly accosted Coucelos later, he said. While school officials told the Globe their response was "comprehensive and thorough" and the DA's Office said there is an ongoing investigation, the family said it is outraged at what they say was relatively light school discipline against the football players involved in the assault and the lack of any criminal charges at those they say are responsible for the assault and ensuing harassment. "We need to determine how this happened and what we can do so that this never happens again," Fiorentini said. "We are committed to a thorough, multifaceted fact finding operation, and we pledge to be forthcoming regarding the results of those investigations and to enact their findings and recommendations., "As these investigations remain active and ongoing, we will continue to allow that process to unfold," he added. But off the field, an investigation is underway, Sources tell News Center Five Police are investigating whether a juvenile was hazed and sexually assaulted at the school in an incident involving the football team. Stream GBH's Award-Winning Content For Parents And Children. "I fully support the superintendents actions in cancelling the Thanksgiving game, suspending those involved and conducting a full investigation. He told Hanley he took no action after Coucelos reported he was jumped because he saw no visible injuries and no need to pry further.. All of those charged are students at Woburn Memorial High School. Kevin Couceles says cellphone video shared on social media shows his then 14-year-old son being assaulted in the locker room after a football game last September. Several students, including football players in uniform, are seen pouring water on him and throwing water bottles. It took a big toll on him, very big toll.. 2023 by KYMA / NPG of Yuma-El Centro Broadcasting. It's a sad situation and hopefully they figure out what happened and it doesn't happen again. His new school joined in seeking the waiver and injunction. REPORTER: THE FOOTBALL STADIUM AND LOCKER ROOM IS 10 MINUTES OFF-CAMPUS. Hes suffering, and were trying to bring him back to normal, but its going to be very hard, said Kevin Coucelos, who with his wife, Jeanny, has four school-aged children. juvenile justice system handle the Woburn bullying case? This week, the Danvers High wrestling program was suspended after an investigation into a fight that allegedly occurred over a racial slur led to the discovery of a team Snapchat group that included racist and biased language. Couceles said his wife decided to pull their son out of the Woburn school for his safety in December. Bob Hohler can be reached at robert.hohler@globe.com. I want to cry every time I see that. WOBURN Not many high school football teams had to start this Fall II spring football season like Woburn by playing the caliber of talent that Melrose and Reading has. An alleged hazing incident is under investigation at the high school in Woburn, Massachusetts. Seven Woburn students charged in alleged locker room assaults on former football player, Read the original report: After Woburn football player endures multiple alleged assaults, parents left outraged by official response. March 1, 2022 Greater Boston. TONIGHT IS THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING HERE AT HAV. For people with disabilities needing assistance with the Public Files, contact Glenn Heath at 617-300-3268. "I share in the collective shock and outrage regarding this incident.". Hire A Woburn Area Pro To Get A Head Start On Spring Cleaning. High school students in Woburn, Massachusetts, are facing criminal charges after incidents of hazing, including one that was recorded and posted on social media after a football game last September It gets me emotional every time I have to talk about this.". The Globe's most recent sports headlines delivered to your inbox every morning. His parents made that decision to withdraw him from the school because it was no longer safe for him to be there. The two teams were scheduled to play in Haverhill at 10 a.m., the time all high-school games are played on that season-ending day for most teams. Callanan is leaving after the school year to become the director of academic achievement at Reading Memorial High School. I told Belcher hes an adult bully and shouldnt be coaching anybodys kids, the parent said. Hanley presented his investigative findings to Carl Nelson, a Woburn middle school principal designated as the decision maker for a federally mandated Title IX review of Couceloss sexual misconduct complaint. I don't think any town or any school is immune from it. His complaint says Belcher witnessed the incident but reprimanded neither the assailant nor numerous players who taunted the alleged victim with vulgarities, insinuating he was soft.. "On Wednesday, Oct. 13, the Woburn Police Department received a complaint involving members of a Woburn High School sports team regarding an incident earlier in the school year. >> WHO KNOWS WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE THE VIDEO? He was attacked in his Spanish class. Together, we can create a more connected and informed world. Woburn police and the Middlesex District Attorneys office are now investigating. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Woburn Police have assigned a detective to the case. This content is imported from Facebook. Contests & Promotions. "This is an active and ongoing investigation. Hazing Charges Hit Woburn High Football Program The family of a freshman player said the 14-year-old was threatened, punched and sexually assaulted in James Austin's son is on the football team. WOBURN, MA The family of a Woburn 14-year-old who said he was threatened, punched and sexually assaulted in a school locker room is criticizing Woburn Public Schools, Woburn police and the Middlesex District Attorney's Office for lack of action on the incidents, according to a Boston Globe report. Crowley said they have reached out to the Couceles family. That week, the Woburn Police Department and Middlesex District Attorney announced they were investigating the incident. In-depth news coverage of the Greater Boston Area. He instills hard work, with strict rules, respect for team members and respect for adults at all times. He says there needs to be more accountability. The Globe reported on Saturday that the freshman said he was attacked in a locker room and grabbed by the genitals in an incident caught on video following a September game. FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Calmer wind speeds and warmer temperatures coming soon, FIRST ALERT FORECAST: More winds and warmer temps on the way, Proposition 17: Voting Rights Restoration for Persons on Parole Amendment. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. A hazing investigation at Woburn Memorial High School has led to charges against seven high school students. 2 Player of Year, Two men arrested on firearms, drug trafficking charges in Tewksbury, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes defeat, Southern California home sales fall to all-time low, Denver just got a direct flight to this Caribbean island known for music history and vegetarian cooking, NYC Mayor Adams dismisses need to separate church and state, declares himself a servant of God, Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WCVB-TV. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. I urge all people involved to cooperate completely with the investigators so that the best and most just outcome can be reached. Police Investigating Woburn High School Team Incident - Woburn, MA - Officials did not specify the team, but WCVB reported Friday that the football team was At BC, he was a 6-foot-4-inch, 270-pound football center and team cocaptain under coach Jack Bicknell, snapping the ball to quarterback Doug Flutie. Hahn said he provided notice to the city and school district about their intent to sue. It's really not a bad school.". Belcher, 60, has been familiar to many in the Woburn area since he was a three-sport star at neighboring Stoneham High School in the late 1970s. Thats a perversion of sports culture, which instead of building character, produces cowardly thugs. Due to the ages of those involved, no additional information is available at this time.. The Globe's most recent sports headlines delivered to your inbox every morning. James Austin's son is on the football team. Coucelos, who is 14, told Jim Braude on Greater Boston Monday that his life has changed drastically since the attack, and the harassment has not stopped. He is a good person that cares tremendously for us.. A hearing is scheduled before the Supreme Judicial Court in April on the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Associations appeal of a lower court injunction that permitted the former Woburn player to compete this year for another MIAA schools football and basketball teams after the MIAA denied his waiver request for a fifth year of eligibility. 2 Player of the Year, High school roundup: Vinny D'Urso, Lowell Catholic blank Haverhill, 1-0, MVC boys basketball: Tewksbury's Ryan Cuvier named Div. The family also asked Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association to take action against Woburn school officials for allegedly violating MIAA rules on hazing, fighting, and sportsmanship, among others. While the coach generally treated his son relatively well because he was one of the teams better players Logan is now a quarterback at Fitchburg State University Wilson said he was aware of Belchers practice of pitting older, stronger players against other teammates. It was very nasty. At the conclusion of the Title IX investigation, a second investigation, in the form of an administrative review and policy analysis will be conducted by a second outside agency, a firm headed by former Massachusetts Secretary of Public Safety and Security Daniel Bennett, Former State Police Colonel Kerry Gilpin and Attorney John Benzan. }Customer Service. Parents of the boy who allegedly was kicked in 2018 also faulted the school administration. Johnathan Coucelos, with his family: from left, mother, Jeanny, brother Jaxon, Johnathan, sister, Karmen, brother Jacob, and father, Kevin. Seven teenagers are facing criminal charges in connection to a hazing investigation in Woburn, Massachusetts. CNN A high school near Pennsylvanias capital has canceled its upcoming football season over reports of hazing by members of the schools football team. Police are investigating and members of the teams coaching staff have been placed on administrative leave. There should be a lot more charges," he said. Woburn police are seeking assault charges in Lowell Juvenile Court against seven Woburn students, including five football players, for the alleged locker room attack and two subsequent incidents in which Johnathan was the alleged victim. THE FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF IS ON PAID ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE. Whats more, the boy and his parents allege, school authorities failed to correct the abusive nature of Belchers coaching after they reported the incident. Moving forward, he said all of the districts coaches will be required to undertake extensive supplemental training. The Coucelos family accused school officials of putting the football teams interests ahead of student safety with their disciplinary measures. "It was gross. READINGS MATT BLASI (83) reaches to make a catch before Woburns Travis Kanoni (4) can move in. Because the investigation involves minors, both the Woburn Police Department and the Middlesex District Attorneys Office told NBC10 Boston they cannot provide information about the case. Now there was a heavy police presence here at the game, but no issues here tonight. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here. PF343 PA206 STREAK2W. Any such misconduct will be responded to swiftly and it will undoubtedly have lasting repercussions for all of those involved., Haverhill Mayor James Fiorentini said in a statement shared on Facebook Wednesday night that he was alarmed, concerned, and frankly disgusted by the video and that this can never be allowed to occur again., He said the boys involved in the incident should be immediately permanently removed from the team., I fully support the superintendents actions in cancelling the Thanksgiving game, suspending those involved and conducting a full investigation, he said in the statement. Its hard on all of us.. But all these adults need to go.. Belcher, who with Callanan hired Andrews in 2021, remains, as does Duran, who supervises the football coaches and also is considered responsible for player safety. He added, "I used to wake up and go out with half of my friends and now I'm just locked up in my room and finally going into a different school. On Sept. 25, 2018, three years to the day before the Coucelos incident, a 15-year-old Woburn player was kicked so hard in the head by a teammate that he stumbled, dazed, from the practice field and vomited, he stated in a civil case pending before the state Supreme Judicial Court. "We acknowledge and support the student and family that had the strength to come forward to report this deeply troubling matter," Woburn Superintendent of Schools Matt Crowley told the Globe. It did explain that additional details were not released because of the ages of those involved. Breaking News It is my understanding that the allegation was made in 2019 and that the High School administration promptly investigated the allegation in accordance with our bullying prevention policy and procedure, and that it was not substantiated. In a statement shared Wednesday evening, Fiorentini said he received a call from Haverhill Public Schools Superintendent Margaret Marotta, briefing him on a hazing incident at the high school. Lowell Highs annual Thanksgiving Day football game against Haverhill has been canceled due to an alleged hazing incident involving Haverhill players that was Woburn officials issue statement about investigation involving football team. THE MAYOR GOES ON TO SAY IM CONCERNED THIS HAPPENED, AND CONCERNED BY REPORTS THAT OTHER STUDENTS STOOD BY AND DID NOT INTERVENE. We hadnt been winning a lot of games and I thought he might turn things around.. An inexperienced and ill-trained volunteer assistant football coach failed to inform his supervisors at Woburn Memorial High School after a 14-year-old freshman Black News Hour presented by The Boston Globe. It's really not a bad school. "It's just so wrong how they're handling it. In April, seven Woburn High School students were charged after a 14-year-old football player reported being attacked and sexually assaulted by his teammates in "The school official, superintendent, the principal, vice principal, coaches they all should [face] consequences.. But that disappointment pales in comparison to the disturbing allegations leveled at members of the Haverhill High School football team. Some Woburn residents are upset that alleged assailants were allowed to play at Fenway in the Thanksgiving game against Winchester. PARENTS ARE NOW REVISITING BASIC RIGHTS AND WRONGSAT HOME. Several students, including football players in uniform, are seen pouring water on him and throwing water bottles. "It was pretty nasty, making us look bad. "I am alarmed, concerned and frankly disgusted by what I have been told and by the video that I was shown," Fiorentini said in a statement Wednesday night. In his letter, Crowley said the incident that occurred this past September involved student athletes and included allegations of physical and sexual abuse of a student by their teammates. "Any such misconduct will be responded to swiftly and it will undoubtedly have lasting repercussions for all of those involved. Support GBH. The MIAA rejected the request, saying it does not investigate internal complaints involving member schools. I wasnt there to protect my son," Couceles shared. But conflicting witness statements prevented Nelson from establishing who groped Coucelos, he stated. Hazing in sports has long served as sort of an initiation rite, juvenile for the most part, not demeaning and vicious in nature. The 60-page report includes statements by Chase Andrews, the first-year volunteer assistant who was 23 at the time, and head freshman coach Chris Scichilone that they were not formally trained about hazing before Coucelos was accosted. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. The matter has also been referred to the Haverhill Police Department for further investigation, according to the school officials' message. They stated in their civil complaint that they reported the incident to the principal, Jessica Callanan, soon after it occurred. "They haven't given my son or even us any support whatsoever," Kevin Coucelos said. The freshman football player is seen pulling up his pants in the video. Two more students face charges for subsequent harassment in the weeks after the assault in the locker room. Together, we can create a more connected and informed world. It goes on to show a fourth teen in underwear squatting into the victims face, while other boys screamed and cheered, according to reports. Today and every day, I urge every member of our community to be kind to one another and do everything in their power to be part of making our community kinder and stronger. The Middlesex County District Attorney's Office has said they have been notified of the incident by woburn police. Callanan hired him in 2017 to succeed Woburns legendary coach, Rocky Nelson, and a former student who played in three of Belchers first four years at Woburn said, My first impression of him was positive. Seven teenagers are facing criminal charges in Woburn Memorial Football. Hanley found the team assault was planned, organized, and executed by a substantial number of sophomore players. One player said he punched Coucelos multiple times after the sophomores like 30 kids decided to beat up Johnathan.. In 1983, Belcher was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the ninth round of the NFL Draft. KYMA/CBS 13/KECY is an equal opportunity employer. We are strictly responding to how the integrity of the team, the leadership of the athletic department and football program is unfairly under attack in the community., They stated, Head Coach Jack Belcher has always given us nothing short of his undivided attention and passion for his job as our coach and leader. While arraignments have begun in Lowell Juvenile Court for seven Woburn students, including five football players, charged with assaulting Coucelos, his parents say the report underscores that Woburn school officials head football coach Jack Belcher, athletic director Jim Duran, and principal Jessica Callanan, among them failed to adequately protect their son. And at some point, he had to leave the school for his safety. It was disgusting. This is an active and ongoing investigation. A Woburn police detective has been assigned to the case. The court is expected to decide in early March whether charges are warranted. But former players and parents allege bullying became routine under Belcher, who has posted a 29-20 record at Woburn. The video appears to show three boys one of them wearing a Haverhill football shirt dragging another teen across the floor of a locker room. Woburn officials on Saturday issued a statement confirming that a detective was assigned to an investigation involving a high school sports team. Due to the ages of those involved, no additional information is available at this time. "Saturday's statement did not provide details about the nature of the allegation and did not specifically mention the football team. It was dirty. Something needs to be said, something to be done. Asked to cite an inaccuracy, Callanan did not respond. Crowley did not provide details of the 2019 allegation. The Middlesex County District Attorney's Office also said they were notified about the allegations by police and are participating in the investigation. 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It was very nasty," said student Felix Molina.The Haverhill High School football stadium and locker room are located approximately 10 minutes off campus.Police are investigating and members of the teams coaching staff have been placed on administrative leave.Haverhill Mayor James Fiorentini said Thursday that he supported hiring an outside firm to conduct the investigation. The Rams released him in training camp before he was drafted by the Boston Breakers of the fledgling United States Football League. Coaches are, by policy, considered responsible for safeguarding student-athletes against any form of abuse. #ada-button-frame { Ten football captains six seniors and four juniors circulated a letter to news outlets, saying they were not trying to minimize any allegations that are being investigated by the proper people., In fact, we all condemn bullying of any kind, the captains wrote. Full statement: "On Wednesday, Oct. 13, the Woburn Police Department received a complaint involving members of a Woburn High School sports team regarding an incident earlier in the school year. Hearing In Woburn Football Assault Case Postponed The probable cause hearing initially scheduled for Tuesday will not take place until March, the attorney for the Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Couceles says a student pulled down his sons pants and groped his genitals. GBH News brings you the stories, local voices, and big ideas that shape our world. HOME3-3 AWAY4-0 NEUTRAL0-1. If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here. "The only game left on the 2022 Haverhill High football schedule was the Thanksgiving rivalry game against Lowell High School.The Haverhill School Committee was scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday. "Very heartbroken.. 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Several media outlets have reported on a video, posted to Boston 25, allegedly showing members of the football team hazing a teenage boy. The Middlesex County District Attorney's office says Woburn police notified them about the allegations and are investigating. While charges are pending for some students, Couceles says the coaches and school leadership should be held accountable, too. Bullying and hazing happen when you pit players against each other like he does, Wilson said. Danvers school committee faces harsh questions after report calls response to high school hazing into question, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility at GBH, Transparency in Coverage Cost-Sharing Disclosures. But the abuse continued, according to their complaint, and in 2019 the parents submitted a 10-page report to Callanan detailing additional bullying their son had endured from Belcher and from his teammates at Belchers alleged direction. Haverhill School Superintendent Margaret Marotta notified parents Wednesday that the school department is looking into misconduct involving some members of the high school football team. It's not good for our school. But in recent years, perhaps spurred on by the random, gutless behavior enabled by social media, hazings descended into outright physical and psychological abuse, encouraged or ignored in some cases by adults in leadership positions. He also serves as a substitute teacher in the school. Woburn officials on Saturday issued a statement confirming that a detective was assigned to an investigation involving a high school sports team. The report said the freshman was then harassed for months both physically and through text messages, leading to him dropping out of school out of fear for his own safety. It was disgusting. Its hard to watch but Kevin Couceles says cellphone video shared on social media shows his son being assaulted in the locker room of Woburn Memorial High School after a football game last September. The only game left on the 2022 Haverhill High football schedule was the Thanksgiving rivalry game against Lowell High School. The Woburn hazing accusations are the latest in a series of troubling charges of inappropriate behavior within high school athletic programs in Greater Boston. (CNN) - Police are investigating whether a juvenile football player was hazed, and sexually assaulted at school. NEW! ""The boys involved in this disgusting incident should be immediately permanently removed from the team," the mayor said in his statement. Follow us so you don't miss a thing! Woburn Police have assigned a detective to the case. It's not good for our school. In a statement shared Wednesday evening, Fiorentini said he received a call from Haverhill Public Schools Superintendent Margaret Marotta, briefing him on a hazing incident at the high school. ", Watch: Woburn High School accused of ignoring allegations of bullying. "It was pretty nasty, making us look bad. It hurts him to this day. Woburn High made no substantive efforts to curtail the bullying, they stated. He left his job as a paraprofessional at the Woburn school in April. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 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