There is no indication in the report that the investigator, Patrick Hanley, a former state and county prosecutor, asked Belcher, Duran, or Callanan about the purported lack of training. 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. }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. Two other Woburn students allegedly accosted Coucelos later, he said. Woburn Police have assigned a detective to the case. No one was against it, Hanley described the player as saying. BOSTON, Ma. LEAGUE 4-1 2nd Middlesex - Liberty. What happened to that boy in the locker room was heinous, said Lee Wilson, whose son Logan played for Belcher and graduated in 2020. Its also heinous that Belcher kept those kids on the team.. He said he witnessed Belcher routinely pit players against each other during practice. 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. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Follow us so you don't miss a thing! 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. Haverhill High School is shutting down all football activities, canceling all future practices and forfeiting the Thanksgiving Day game, due to an alleged hazing incident involving some members of the school's team. "I urge patience as we are all eager to view the results, myself included.". "Haverhill Public Schools will not tolerate hazing, harassment or retaliation in any form," the message reads. 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. Haverhill High School students who saw the video said the lewd acts shown on that video happened in the locker room of the school's football stadium, Trinity Stadium. Police Investigating Woburn High School Team Incident - Woburn, MA - Officials did not specify the team, but WCVB reported Friday that the football team was Two players were suspended from school for two weeks over the incident, but while one quit the team, the other continued playing football during his suspension, the family said. "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. I wasnt there to protect my son," Couceles shared. This is an active and ongoing investigation. He also serves as a substitute teacher in the 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. 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. Stream GBH's Award-Winning Content For Parents And Children. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. That message from Police Chief Robert Rufo, Mayor Scott Galvin and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Crowley comes one day after sources told NewsCenter 5 that police are investigating whether a juvenile was hazed and sexually assaulted at the school in an incident involving the football team. Black News Hour presented by The Boston Globe. He allegedly was punched and struck with water bottles, as well as being indecently assaulted. 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 7 students face charges in alleged Woburn HS hazing attack April 14, 2022, 10:11 PM Seven Woburn High School students are facing charges after a 14-year-old Johnathan Coucelos (center) and his family have helped drive the scrutiny of Woburn's football program. March 1, 2022 Greater Boston. The county district attorney has indicated it will join local police in the investigation. They explicitly and repeatedly informed the players of those prohibitions both prior to and subsequent to the [attack]., Crowleys assertion appears contrary to head freshman coach Chris Scichilones statement in the investigative report that training related to hazing or Title IX only occurred after the incident and Andrewss statement that he did not receive any formal training with respect to hazing until after the incident.. Woburn officials issue statement about investigation involving football team. 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. Together, we can create a more connected and informed world. >> WHO KNOWS WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE THE VIDEO? Woburn school officials were aware of alleged bullying in the high school football program for several years before 14-year-old freshman Johnathan Coucelos was attacked by a swarm of teammates in the locker room last fall, according to court records and interviews with former players and parents. Due to the ages of those involved, no additional information is available at this time.. But conflicting witness statements prevented Nelson from establishing who groped Coucelos, he stated. All seven face single counts of assault and battery, while one also is charged with indecent assault and battery for allegedly grabbing Couceloss genitals. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. The committee will likely go into an executive session in order to determine the next steps that should be taken in the hazing investigation.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 September 2021. 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. The student who grabbed him in the classroom, he said, was a former Woburn football player. He was harassed by a number of different students, said Hahn. It was very nasty," said student Felix Molina. The Woburn Police Department received a complaint Wednesday involving members of a Woburn High School sports team regarding an incident earlier in the Three years later, he became the head coach at Bedford High School. "Haverhill Public Schools will not tolerate hazing, harassment or retaliation in any form," the message reads. I think the parents need to take action. 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. It hurts him to this day. A video of the incident allegedly shows members of the Haverhill High School football team hazing a teenage boy. Video shows alleged hazing incident that ended Haverhill football team's season, THE UNIVERSITY -- THE VIDEO YOU WILL SEE IS HIGHLY DISTURBING. "It was pretty nasty, making us look bad. Woburn school officials were aware of alleged bullying in the high school football program for several years before 14-year-old freshman Johnathan Coucelos was attacked by a swarm of teammates in the locker room last fall, according to court records and interviews with former players and parents. Woburn officials on Saturday issued a statement confirming that a detective was assigned to an investigation involving a high school sports team. Its hard on all of us.. In Peabody, members of the football team were disciplined last week after a video showed players unsupervised in a locker room last month using a racial slur and mimicking sexual acts. 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. It was dirty. (WHDH) - Seven Woburn High School students are facing assault and battery charges after they allegedly attacked a former classmate. 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. No one ever came in and checked when things got loud or out of hand.. The Globe does not identify victims of alleged sexual assaults unless they give their consent. "We wish to state, without reservation, that the Woburn Public Schools took this matter seriously as soon as we learned about it and that our response was comprehensive and thorough.". Following reports of the misconduct, Attorney General Maura Healey convened a conference of policymakers to address the abuses. It was very nasty. Crowley did not provide details of the 2019 allegation. And several players who face criminal charges remained on the team through a prestigious Thanksgiving game at Fenway Park and continue participating in offseason workouts. Couceles said his wife decided to pull their son out of the Woburn school for his safety in December. Woburn School Superintendent Matthew Crowley issued a statement saying Coucelos was unjustly assaulted by other members of the football team. He wrote that Woburn is committed to providing enhanced training for athletic staff to ensure safe participation in athletics for all of our students., Crowley maintained that Woburns football coaches were aware of the prohibitions against bullying and hazing prior to the school year. "The Woburn Police Department and the Middlesex District Attorneys Office are currently investigating the incident. Listen Live: Classic and Contemporary Celtic, Listen Live: Cape, Coast and Islands NPR Station, A reporter's indulgence no longer a secret The NBA's Damian Lillard made me a fan, Pandemic food assistance that held back hunger comes to an end, The March Drop: Stay on the move with Oscar reels and roller derbies, MIT takes steps to stop foreign espionage, but some faculty say it goes too far, Bostons police oversight office has yet to uphold a single civilian complaint. 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 Crowley, in a letter to the community this month, said the district has retained an outside law firm to conduct a Title IX investigation of the Coucelos incident, which will be followed by an administrative review and policy analysis by a separate outside agency. Head football coach Jack Belcher has posted a 29-20 record at Woburn. An incident serious enough to put the Haverhill football coaching staff on paid administrative leave, and initiate a probe into the matter by the citys Police Department. The MIAA rejected the request, saying it does not investigate internal complaints involving member schools. (CNN) - Police are investigating whether a juvenile football player was hazed, and sexually assaulted at school. "This is an active and ongoing investigation. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Haverhill Mayor James Fiorentini said Thursday that he supported hiring an outside firm to conduct the investigation. He said one punched him several times in a school bathroom, and the other entered his Spanish classroom, grabbed him by the shirt, and warned him not to snitch. Woburn officials on Saturday issued a statement confirming that a detective was assigned to an investigation involving a high school sports team.That message from Police Chief Robert Rufo, Mayor Scott Galvin and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Crowley comes one day after sources told NewsCenter 5 that police are investigating whether a juvenile was hazed and sexually assaulted at the school in an incident involving the football team.The Middlesex County District Attorney's Office also said they were notified about the allegations by police and are participating in the investigation.Officials said in Saturday's statement that the incident involved a sports team and an alleged incident that occurred "earlier in the school year. Lowell staged a miraculous comeback in last year s contest, scoring 34 points in the second half to stun the Hillies, 41-36. The Haverhill High School football stadium and locker room are located approximately 10 minutes off campus. THE MASSACHUSETTS INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION CREATING A PROGRAM WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE TO STOP HAZING AND TO REMIND STUDENTS PLAYING SPORTS IS A PRIVILEGE. Coucelos, fearing for his safety, has transferred to Cambridge Matignon School. Jessica Callanan, principal of Woburn Memorial High School said in a statement to Greater Boston, "the Coucelos familys complaint is and should be taken seriously. If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here. ""The boys involved in this disgusting incident should be immediately permanently removed from the team," the mayor said in his statement. 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. 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. Breaking News REPORTER: THE FOOTBALL STADIUM AND LOCKER ROOM IS 10 MINUTES OFF-CAMPUS. It goes on to show a fourth teen in underwear squatting into the victims face, while other boys screamed and cheered, according to reports. The moments before were obstructed from view by the crowd gathered around. Sources tell It's really not a bad school.". WE HAVE BLURRED THE LEWD AND VIOLENT SCENEAT LEAST ONE PERSON -- SCENE. THE FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF IS ON PAID ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE. WOBURN SENIOR FOOTBALL CAPTAINS (l-r) Derek Dabrieo, Jake Daniell, Derek Baccari, Anthony Palmieri and Yahya Aksadi. One football player was accused of indecent assault for allegedly yanking down Johnathans pants and touching his genitals in the locker room episode. mm 34 32 Ruben high school football team on the gridiron in a friday night matchup against Melrose. "Parents deserve to know when they send their kids to play high school sports that their children will be safe.". Parents deserve to know when they send their kids to play high school sports that their children will be safe.. PARENTS ARE NOW REVISITING BASIC RIGHTS AND WRONGSAT HOME. It's a sad situation and hopefully they figure out what happened and it doesn't happen again. 2023 by KYMA / NPG of Yuma-El Centro Broadcasting. He says there needs to be more accountability. "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. It doesn't feel the same anymore to be out in public," he said. 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. Several students, including football players in uniform, are seen pouring water on him and throwing water bottles. Unlike Callanan, who told Hanley she feels terrible for Johnathan, Belcher expressed less empathy, saying he was aware of Coucelos before the attack in a negative way, as a pain in the neck or wise-guy.. 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. Contests & Promotions. Woburn police received a complaint on Oct. 13 regarding an incident earlier in the school year, the joint statement said. WE NEED TO DETERMINE HOW THIS HAPPENED AND WHAT WE CAN DO SO THIS NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN. It's really not a bad school. Marotta said the investigation is ongoing and significant material was uncovered Wednesday, impacting the direction of the investigation and the entire school community. "Any such misconduct will be responded to swiftly and it will undoubtedly have lasting repercussions for all of those involved. There should be a lot more charges," he said. Now, five years into Belchers coaching career at Woburn, the culture of his program and the school districts supervision of the former Boston College football standout are under scrutiny. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. ""A freshman getting dragged down on the floor, them pulling down his pants and pulling down the other dude's pants and humping him in the face. "I understand that there have been strong reactions to this situation and appreciate there is a deep desire for as much information as possible regarding the incident and the school districts response," Crowley wrote. It's not good. The three-year initiative is called Transforming Narratives of Gun Violence. Belcher, as the head coach, is responsible for the programs culture, according to specialists in student-athlete safety. Wilson said he wasnt surprised by news of bullying in Belchers program. Something needs to be said, something to be done. Two more students face charges for subsequent harassment in the weeks after the assault in the locker room. "They haven't given my son or even us any support whatsoever," Kevin Coucelos said. 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 September 2021. I don't think any town or any school is immune from it. Multiple investigations are being undertaken. 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. Woburn school officials were aware of alleged bullying in the high school football program for several years before 14-year-old freshman Johnathan Coucelos was attacked by a swarm of teammates in the locker room last fall, according to court records and interviews with. I told Belcher hes an adult bully and shouldnt be coaching anybodys kids, the parent said. Several media outlets have reported on a video, posted to Boston 25, allegedly showing members of the football team hazing a teenage boy. "I share in the collective shock and outrage regarding this incident.". Web7 students face charges in alleged Woburn HS hazing attack 2,940 views Apr 14, 2022 Seven Woburn High School students are facing charges after a 14-year-old football TONIGHT IS THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING HERE AT HAV. "The Woburn Police Department and Woburn Public Schools will continue to work together to ensure the safety of all students. 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 (CNN) - Police are investigating whether a juvenile football player was hazed, and sexually assaulted at 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. On Sept. 25, 2018, three years to the day 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. HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Bullying claims date back years in Woburn High School football program By Bob Hohler Globe Staff,Updated February 26, 2022, #ada-button-frame { I also told the principal, who didnt stop him.. 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. ", The teen was joined by his parents Kevin and Jeanny and his lawyer Peter Hahn, who said the school failed Coucelos. The Woburn case is one of numerous violent incidents in high school sports over the last year that have captured the attention of government officials, civil rights groups, and student safety organizations. The Rockets improved to 2-0 by dominating Woburn, 35-7, last Saturday at Woburn High. Morning Weather 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. I urge all people involved to cooperate completely with the investigators so that the best and most just outcome can be reached. Shop Our Favorite February Amazon Deals Before the Sales End, The 14 Best Mineral Sunscreens of 2023, According to Pros, 14 TikTok-Famous Cleaning Products That Actually Work, According to Our Experts, 14 Best Healthier Candy Alternatives of 2023, According to Taste Tests. It's been a turbulent few years for the Woburn football program. Hahn said he provided notice to the city and school district about their intent to sue. Haverhill High School students who saw the video said the lewd acts shown on that video happened in the locker room of the school's football stadium, Trinity Stadium. Due to the ages of those involved, no additional information is available at this time. Haverhill High School is shutting down all football activities, canceling all future practices and forfeiting the Thanksgiving Day game, due to an alleged hazing incident involving some members of the school's team. THE TEAM IS FORFEITING THE REST OF THE SEASON. It's not good for our school. Hahn said a hearing scheduled for Tuesday in Lowell Juvenile Court was moved to March. The Rams released him in training camp before he was drafted by the Boston Breakers of the fledgling United States Football League. "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. Saturday's statement did not provide details about the nature of the allegation and did not specifically mention the football team. That week, the Woburn Police Department and Middlesex District Attorney announced they were investigating the incident. Run by Black journalists at The Boston Globe, Black News Hour, a new radio program, delivers reliable news that connects with our community and expands on deeper issues impacting our city. Now there was a heavy police presence here at the game, but no issues here tonight. 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. display: none; The committee will likely go into an executive session in order to determine the next steps that should be taken in the hazing investigation. The Woburn Police Department and Woburn Public Schools will continue to work together to ensure the safety of all students, the statement said. Together, we can create a more connected and informed world. 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. While charges are pending for some students, Couceles says the coaches and school leadership should be held accountable, too. After News Of Anti-Semitism On Duxburys Football Team, Where Does The Town Go From Here? Crowley said in his letter Tuesday that the district has cooperated fully with the law enforcement investigation. We couldn't do it without you. Student leaders of the Woburn team took a stand in recent days supporting Belcher. "As school leaders, we acknowledge and have offered support to the student and family that had the strength to come forward to report this deeply troubling matter," the superintendent wrote. The player alleges Woburn head coach Jack Belcher instigated the kick by encouraging older teammates to in Belchers words toughen up younger ones. >> I DONT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH KIDS TODAY. 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. 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. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. It was disgusting. 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. THE MAYOR GOES ON TO SAY IM CONCERNED THIS HAPPENED, AND CONCERNED BY REPORTS THAT OTHER STUDENTS STOOD BY AND DID NOT INTERVENE. A video of the incident allegedly shows members of the Haverhill High School football team hazing a teenage boy. When I first saw it, I thought it was just a form of competition, he said. I'm Peter Iliopoulos, WCVB News Center five, Okay. AT LEAST ONE PERSON IS WEARING A HAVERHIL FOOTBALL SHIRT. But all these adults need to go.. 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 an independent investigators report obtained by the Globe. A hazing investigation at Woburn Memorial High School has led to charges against seven high school students. 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. It's not good for our school. Severe Weather Alerts Johnathan Coucelos, with his family: from left, mother, Jeanny, brother Jaxon, Johnathan, sister, Karmen, brother Jacob, and father, Kevin. Parents of the boy who allegedly was kicked in 2018 also faulted the school administration. 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. "It was pretty nasty, making us look bad. To my knowledge, there have been no other bullying allegations made to the administration regarding this individual.. "It was gross. KYMA KECY is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. The Woburn case put a spotlight on numerous violent incidents in high school sports over the last year that have been brought to the attention of government officials, civil rights groups, and student safety organizations. And at some point, he had to leave the school for his safety. Run by Black journalists at The Boston Globe, Black News Hour, a new radio program, delivers reliable news that connects with our community and expands on deeper issues impacting our city. It gets me emotional every time I have to talk about this.". "We need to determine how this happened and what we can do so that this never happens again," Fiorentini said. "This is an active and ongoing investigation. It's a shame. The only game left on the 2022 Haverhill High football schedule was the Thanksgiving rivalry game against Lowell High School. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WCVB-TV. Incidents like these have no place in our community, the superintendent added. "I fully support the superintendents actions in cancelling the Thanksgiving game, suspending those involved and conducting a full investigation. But, the former student said, he soon became disturbed by Belchers coaching methods, which he described as abusive. Due to the ages of those involved, no additional information is available at this time.". It was disgusting. Now, police are filing criminal charges against seven students accused of the assault. 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