When I first saw it, I thought it was just a form of competition, he 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. He played two seasons for the Breakers after they moved to New Orleans and Portland. The Globe does not identify victims of alleged sexual assaults unless they give their consent. Couceles said his wife decided to pull their son out of the Woburn school for his safety in December. 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. 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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 Rockets improved to 2-0 by dominating Woburn, 35-7, last Saturday at Woburn High. 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. The former Woburn player asserted the waiver was warranted in part because of the trauma he allegedly endured in Belchers program. "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. 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. Andrews is gone. But conflicting witness statements prevented Nelson from establishing who groped Coucelos, he stated. Woburn officials issue statement about investigation involving 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. Parents of the boy who allegedly was kicked in 2018 also faulted the school administration. He left his job as a paraprofessional at the Woburn school in April. It's a shame. It's a sad situation and hopefully they figure out what happened and it doesn't happen again. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WCVB-TV. A hazing investigation at Woburn Memorial High School has led to charges against seven high school students. REPORTER: THE FOOTBALL STADIUM AND LOCKER ROOM IS 10 MINUTES OFF-CAMPUS. It was very nasty. He was attacked in his Spanish class. Head football coach Jack Belcher has posted a 29-20 record at Woburn. Severe Weather Alerts For people with disabilities needing assistance with the Public Files, contact Glenn Heath at 617-300-3268. Black News Hour presented by The Boston Globe. "I fully support the superintendents actions in cancelling the Thanksgiving game, suspending those involved and conducting a full investigation. It's not good. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. All rights reserved, Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of New Hampshire: An NBC10 Boston Original, Crash Causes Injuries, Lane Closure on I-95 in Peabody, Tracking the Next Hit of Wintry Weather Headed to New England, Due Late Week, Even After Investigation, Stoneham Cop Hasn't Paid Dime of Rent to New Landlord, FIRST ALERT: As Snow Continues to Fall, Weekend Storm Promises More for Boston, JetBlue Plane, Private Jet Have Close Call' at Boston's Logan Airport: FAA. 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. Crowley said the school district consulted with the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) and had a consultant from the Anti-Hazing collaborative work with all of their winter sports coaches. It was very nasty. It's not good for our school. 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. "It was gross. Some Woburn residents are upset that alleged assailants were allowed to play at Fenway in the Thanksgiving game against Winchester. One football player was accused of indecent assault for allegedly yanking down Johnathans pants and touching his genitals in the locker room episode. Parents deserve to know when they send their kids to play high school sports that their children will be safe.. I feel like parents need to be more involved and acknowledge who their kids friends are. An alleged hazing incident is under investigation at the high school in Woburn, Massachusetts. They stated in their civil complaint that they reported the incident to the principal, Jessica Callanan, soon after it occurred. Coucelos alleged he also was punched by another student on a school bus, but the investigation determined Coucelos himself was the aggressor. Lowell Highs annual Thanksgiving Day football game against Haverhill has been canceled due to an alleged hazing incident involving Haverhill players that was Callanan said in an e-mail, I can reaffirm that I acted appropriately throughout my handling of the familys claims and that much of the information provided to you to date, and which you have printed, is inaccurate.. The court is expected to decide in early March whether charges are warranted. 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. 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. 2023 by KYMA / NPG of Yuma-El Centro Broadcasting. Due to the ages of those involved, no additional information is available at this time.". >> WANT TO GET STUDENTS -- STUDENT ATHLETES AND ADULT LEADERS IN A ROOM AND START TALKING ABOUT HOW TO BEAT HUMAN BEINGS. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. I told Belcher hes an adult bully and shouldnt be coaching anybodys kids, the parent said. And this has very negatively impacted both Jonathan and his parents, the whole family.. 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. Two more students face charges for subsequent harassment in the weeks after the assault in the locker room. Police seek charges against seven students after Woburn locker room incident, After Woburn football player endures multiple alleged assaults, parents left outraged by official response. (WHDH) - Seven Woburn High School students are facing assault and battery charges after they allegedly attacked a former classmate. Somehow, ganging up or picking on someone half ones size has come to symbolize the kind of toughness required to be successful on a football field, basketball court or hockey rink. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. WE HAVE BLURRED THE LEWD AND VIOLENT SCENEAT LEAST ONE PERSON -- SCENE. 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. Callanan is leaving after the school year to become the director of academic achievement at Reading Memorial High School. 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. Johnathan Coucelos (center) and his family have helped drive the scrutiny of Woburn's football program. I JUST THINK ITS AWFUL. Hire A Woburn Area Pro To Get A Head Start On Spring Cleaning. THIS IS VIDEO OF THE ALLEGED HAZING INCIDENT IN THE FOOTBALL LOCKROOM. 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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. 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. 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. Get all the latest from Sanditon on GBH Passport, How one Brookline studio helps artists with disabilities thrive. "I lost half of my friends. 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. 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. 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. He says there needs to be more accountability. THE TEAM IS FORFEITING THE REST OF THE SEASON. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Crowley said in his most recent statement to the Globe that the school district also will make certain that the investigators are aware of this past, unsubstantiated allegation regarding Coach Belcher to ensure that they are provided with any and all context necessary for a full and fair investigation.. The federal Title IX law protects students against many forms of discrimination and violence, including bullying and hazing. Seven teenagers are facing criminal charges in connection to a hazing investigation in Woburn, Massachusetts. 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. The Globe's most recent sports headlines delivered to your inbox every morning. A Woburn school psychologists evaluation states he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, causing him significant symptoms of anxiety and depression, due to the violence he endured. Thats a perversion of sports culture, which instead of building character, produces cowardly thugs. (CNN) - Police are investigating whether a juvenile football player was hazed, and sexually assaulted at school. A video of the incident allegedly shows members of the Haverhill High School football team hazing a teenage boy. 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 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. It did explain that additional details were not released because of the ages of those involved. mm 34 32 Ruben high school football team on the gridiron in a friday night matchup against Melrose. Nelson concluded Coucelos was indeed assaulted and groped in the locker room. Whats more, the family says, no school employee has publicly accepted responsibility for the trauma, while the students answer to criminal charges. Former Woburn High School football player Johnathan Coucelos said he was assaulted and bullied by teammates in the locker room, What happens when providers turn to medication first? "I fully support the superintendents actions in cancelling the Thanksgiving game, suspending those involved and conducting a full investigation. James Austin's son is on the football team. "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. Together, we can create a more connected and informed world. Crowley said they have reached out to the Couceles family. He hasnt left his room, he has barely eaten," Couceles said of his son. Following reports of the misconduct, Attorney General Maura Healey convened a conference of policymakers to address the abuses. "Any such misconduct will be responded to swiftly and it will undoubtedly have lasting repercussions for all of those involved.". Multiple investigations are being undertaken. 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 ", The teen was joined by his parents Kevin and Jeanny and his lawyer Peter Hahn, who said the school failed Coucelos. And in Woburn, police are "investigating whether a juvenile was hazed and sexually assaulted at the school in an incident involving the football team." How will the Mass. Crowley did not provide details of the 2019 allegation. Woburn Memorial Football. It's not good. I don't think any town or any school is immune from it. Asked to cite an inaccuracy, Callanan did not respond. His new school joined in seeking the waiver and injunction. "I think the parents need to take action, I feel like parents need to be more involved and acknowledge who their kids friends are and just know their kids' temperament," Austin shared. He allegedly was punched and struck with water bottles, as well as being indecently assaulted. "Haverhill Public Schools will not tolerate hazing, harassment or retaliation in any form," the message reads. There should be a lot more charges," he said. That week, the Woburn Police Department and Middlesex District Attorney announced they were investigating the incident. display: none; Bob Hohler can be reached at robert.hohler@globe.com. The Haverhill High School football stadium and locker room are located approximately 10 minutes off campus. "Saturday's statement did not provide details about the nature of the allegation and did not specifically mention the football team. Whats more, the boy and his parents allege, school authorities failed to correct the abusive nature of Belchers coaching after they reported the incident. A Woburn police detective has been assigned to the case. It hurts him to this day. Woburn Police have assigned a detective to the case. Unfortunately, Lowells seniors wont be able to experience that joy of victory or agony of defeat. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Haverhill Mayor James Fiorentini said Thursday that he supported hiring an outside firm to conduct the investigation. 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. "I urge patience as we are all eager to view the results, myself included.". 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 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. GBH News brings you the stories, local voices, and big ideas that shape our world. >> WHO KNOWS WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE THE VIDEO? Nelson also determined the groping did not meet the narrow definitions of sexual misconduct under the Title IX law. "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. Several students, including football players in uniform, are seen pouring water on him and throwing water bottles. They're spirits of loved ones, Bill needs a kidney: Tyngsboro man searches for lifesaving donor, Lowell Catholic boys basketball team blows out Belchertown, No end in sight for case involving Dracut doc charged with patient's death, Toddler safe, car theft suspects apprehended, MVC girls basketball: Dracut's Ashlee Talbot named Div. 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. James Austin's son is on the football team. OVERALL 7-4 0.64 Win %. It's really not a bad school.". Saturday's statement did not provide details about the nature of the allegation and did not specifically mention the 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. 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 We hadnt been winning a lot of games and I thought he might turn things around.. "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. Crowley said in his letter Tuesday that the district has cooperated fully with the law enforcement investigation. REPORTER: THE MAYOR SAYS I SUPPORT HIRING AN OUTSIDE FIRM TO -- TO CONDUCT THE INVESTIGATION. "Any such misconduct will be responded to swiftly and it will undoubtedly have lasting repercussions for all of those involved. Just no, they're kids temperament, that stuff. KYMA KECY is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. 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. 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. "The Woburn Police Department and Woburn Public Schools will continue to work together to ensure the safety of all students. Stream GBH's Award-Winning Content For Parents And Children. In 1983, Belcher was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the ninth round of the NFL Draft. REPORTER: THEY ARE KICKING OFF THAT PROGRAM DECEMBER 8, EVOLVING -- INVOLVING THE MASS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS IN THE NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY SPORTS AND SOCIETY GROUP. Moving forward, he said all of the districts coaches will be required to undertake extensive supplemental training. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy |Community Guidelines | FCC Applications | Jobs/Internships |, Daily News Updates 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. 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. PARENTS ARE NOW REVISITING BASIC RIGHTS AND WRONGSAT HOME. I didn't like what I saw," said student Elliot Batista. Coucelos reported the violent incidents to coaches and the police who did not take enough action. While charges are pending for some students, Couceles says the coaches and school leadership should be held accountable, too. 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. Seven Woburn High School students are facing charges after a 14-year-old football player reported being attacked and sexually assaulted by his teammates. I urge all people involved to cooperate completely with the investigators so that the best and most just outcome can be reached. Marotta said the investigation is ongoing and significant material was uncovered Wednesday, impacting the direction of the investigation and the entire school community. 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. 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. 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. Three years later, he became the head coach at Bedford High School. The Rams released him in training camp before he was drafted by the Boston Breakers of the fledgling United States Football League. >> I DONT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH KIDS TODAY. The Woburn High School football team was on the field Friday night against Melrose High School but off the field, an investigation is underway. Hahn said he provided notice to the city and school district about their intent to sue. "The matter has also been referred to the Haverhill Police Department for further investigation, according to the school officials' message. He is a good person that cares tremendously for us.. Several media outlets have reported on a video, posted to Boston 25, allegedly showing members of the football team hazing a teenage boy. 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. Support GBH. "It's just so wrong how they're handling it. "The Woburn Police Department and the Middlesex District Attorneys Office are currently investigating the incident. The investigation found Coucelos also was assaulted in his Spanish classroom by a former football player who accused him of snitching and was punched in a school bathroom by a student who chided him for not defending himself more forcefully during the locker room assault. 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. A video of the incident allegedly shows members of the Haverhill High School football team hazing a teenage boy. The Globe's most recent sports headlines delivered to your inbox every morning. 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. 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. Two other Woburn students allegedly accosted Coucelos later, he said. Hazing in sports has long served as sort of an initiation rite, juvenile for the most part, not demeaning and vicious in nature. There was little to no supervision in the locker room, he said. Seven teenagers are facing criminal charges in 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. 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