The Woburn hazing accusations are the latest in a series of troubling charges of inappropriate behavior within high school athletic programs in Greater Boston. "Saturday's statement did not provide details about the nature of the allegation and did not specifically mention the football team. "As your superintendent I promise that the standards we will set for ourselves, our sports programs and how we are to treat one another will be of paramount importance as we continue to move through this process and learn all the facts and circumstances," Crowley wrote. 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. 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. 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. 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. PARENTS ARE NOW REVISITING BASIC RIGHTS AND WRONGSAT HOME. "The Woburn Police Department and the Middlesex District Attorneys Office are currently investigating the incident. }Customer Service. Woburn Police have assigned a detective to the case. 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.. >> I DONT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH KIDS TODAY. WE HAVE BLURRED THE LEWD AND VIOLENT SCENEAT LEAST ONE PERSON -- SCENE. Multiple criminal complaints have been filed against several New Jersey high school students following two probes into allegations of rampant abuse and hazing. 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 "The Woburn Police Department and Woburn Public Schools will continue to work together to ensure the safety of all students. CNN A high school near Pennsylvanias capital has canceled its upcoming football season over reports of hazing by members of the schools football team. "I fully support the superintendents actions in cancelling the Thanksgiving game, suspending those involved and conducting a full investigation. TONIGHT IS THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING HERE AT HAV. It was disgusting. Haverhill Mayor James Fiorentini said Thursday that he supported hiring an outside firm to conduct the investigation. I don't think any town or any school is immune from it. It was very nasty. Crowley said they have reached out to the Couceles family. I want to cry every time I see that. 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. "They haven't given my son or even us any support whatsoever," Kevin Coucelos said. 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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. NEW! Coucelos, fearing for his safety, has transferred to Cambridge Matignon School. 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. 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. And in Woburn, police are "investigating whether a juvenile was hazed and sexually assaulted at the school in an incident involving the football team." 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. In one well-publicized incident of bullying last year, several members of the Woburn High School football team were eventually arraigned in Lowell Juvenile Court on charges stemming from an assault of a 14-year-old freshman player in the locker room. There was little to no supervision in the locker room, he said. 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. "Parents deserve to know when they send their kids to play high school sports that their children will be safe.". READINGS MATT BLASI (83) reaches to make a catch before Woburns Travis Kanoni (4) can move in. It's a sad situation and hopefully they figure out what happened and it doesn't happen again. ", The teen was joined by his parents Kevin and Jeanny and his lawyer Peter Hahn, who said the school failed Coucelos. An alleged hazing incident is under investigation at the high school in Woburn, Massachusetts. The middlesex county district attorney's office says woburn police notified them about the allegations, and are investigating. 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. The Middlesex County District Attorney's Office has said they have been notified of the incident by woburn police. Contests & Promotions. Follow us so you don't miss a thing! The Rockets improved to 2-0 by dominating Woburn, 35-7, last Saturday at Woburn High. >> WHO KNOWS WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE THE VIDEO? 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. Woburn Police have assigned a detective to the case. 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. KYMA/CBS 13/KECY is an equal opportunity employer. He was harassed by a number of different students, said Hahn. 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. He allegedly was punched and struck with water bottles, as well as being indecently assaulted. 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. 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. It's not good for our school. Parents deserve to know when they send their kids to play high school sports that their children will be safe.. THE FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF IS ON PAID ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE. But, the former student said, he soon became disturbed by Belchers coaching methods, which he described as abusive. Andrews is gone. 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 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. 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. A Woburn police detective has been assigned to the case. 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. Severe Weather Alerts Bob Hohler can be reached at [email protected]. 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 JUST THINK ITS AWFUL. "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. Detective assigned to investigate allegations of hazing involving Woburn High School sports team. March 1, 2022 Greater Boston. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WCVB-TV. Nelson also determined the groping did not meet the narrow definitions of sexual misconduct under the Title IX law. The Coucelos family accused school officials of putting the football teams interests ahead of student safety with their disciplinary measures. "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. A family in Woburn, Massachusetts, wants to see justice served when it comes to the teenagers accused of assaulting their son in a high school locker room last fall. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. His new school joined in seeking the waiver and injunction. On Sept. 25, 2018, three years to the day "I fully support the superintendents actions in cancelling the Thanksgiving game, suspending those involved and conducting a full investigation. The Globe's most recent sports headlines delivered to your inbox every morning. Coaches are, by policy, considered responsible for safeguarding student-athletes against any form of abuse. THIS IS VIDEO OF THE ALLEGED HAZING INCIDENT IN THE FOOTBALL LOCKROOM. 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. 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. Now, police are filing criminal charges against seven students accused of the assault. 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 federal Title IX law protects students against many forms of discrimination and violence, including bullying and hazing. Woburn officials on Saturday issued a statement confirming that a detective was assigned to an investigation involving a high school sports team. One tradition put on hold, while another continues, exposing vulnerable youngsters to physical and emotional harm. Wilson said he wasnt surprised by news of bullying in Belchers program. Black News Hour presented by The Boston Globe. "I lost half of my friends. He says there needs to be more accountability. A family in Woburn, Massachusetts, wants The Haverhill School Committee was scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday. "I urge patience as we are all eager to view the results, myself included.". The Woburn High School football team was on the field Friday night against Melrose High School but off the field, an investigation is underway. GBH News brings you the stories, local voices, and big ideas that shape our world. I think the parents need to take action. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. But conflicting witness statements prevented Nelson from establishing who groped Coucelos, he stated. 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. #ada-button-frame { The Woburn Police Department and Woburn Public Schools will continue to work together to ensure the safety of all students, the statement said. The Globe does not identify victims of alleged sexual assaults unless they give their consent. A Woburn family is seeking charges against teenagers accused of assaulting their son in a high school locker room last fall. The middlesex county district attorney's office Belcher, as the head coach, is responsible for the programs culture, according to specialists in student-athlete safety. This is an active and ongoing investigation. 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. He says there needs to be more accountability. It's really not a bad school. It was dirty. 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. The player alleges Woburn head coach Jack Belcher instigated the kick by encouraging older teammates to in Belchers words toughen up younger ones. Seven Woburn High School students are facing charges after a 14-year-old football player reported being attacked and sexually assaulted by his teammates. display: none; Belcher started his high school coaching career as an assistant at Bishop Fenwick in 2001. 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. Hahn said a hearing scheduled for Tuesday in Lowell Juvenile Court was moved to March. If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here. He instills hard work, with strict rules, respect for team members and respect for adults at all times. It goes on to show a fourth teen in underwear squatting into the victims face, while other boys screamed and cheered, according to reports. 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. He left his job as a paraprofessional at the Woburn school in April. Instead, Belcher instructed the traumatized player to return to the field for 35 more minutes of contact drills, his complaint states. One football player was accused of indecent assault for allegedly yanking down Johnathans pants and touching his genitals in the locker room episode. 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. Thats a perversion of sports culture, which instead of building character, produces cowardly thugs. Following reports of the misconduct, Attorney General Maura Healey convened a conference of policymakers to address the abuses. It hurts him to this day. He said he witnessed Belcher routinely pit players against each other during practice. 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. THE MAYOR GOES ON TO SAY IM CONCERNED THIS HAPPENED, AND CONCERNED BY REPORTS THAT OTHER STUDENTS STOOD BY AND DID NOT INTERVENE. "He just wants to be by himself all the time. 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. 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. It's not good. In-depth news coverage of the Greater Boston Area. In response, Woburn school superintendent Matt Crowley issued a statement that said, I was informed by the High School administration that there was one allegation of bullying made against Coach Jack Belcher. Whats more, the boy and his parents allege, school authorities failed to correct the abusive nature of Belchers coaching after they reported the incident. Woburn Memorial Football. Andrews, a 2020 graduate of Endicott College, indicated his football experience was limited to Pop Warner and high school. 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. HOME3-3 AWAY4-0 NEUTRAL0-1. After News Of Anti-Semitism On Duxburys Football Team, Where Does The Town Go From Here? (WHDH) - Seven Woburn High School students are facing assault and battery charges after they allegedly attacked a former classmate. They stated in their civil complaint that they reported the incident to the principal, Jessica Callanan, soon after it occurred. The player who was initially hopeful about Belcher said the team engaged in a ritual in 2019 in which one player each week got jumped by his teammates and whacked with foam rollers. All of those charged are students at Woburn Memorial High School. 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. The former Woburn player asserted the waiver was warranted in part because of the trauma he allegedly endured in Belchers program. This content is imported from Facebook. Woburn officials issue statement about investigation involving football team. 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. There should be a lot more charges," he said. HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Bullying claims date back years in Woburn High School football program By Bob Hohler Globe Staff,Updated February 26, 2022, Lowell Highs annual Thanksgiving Day football game against Haverhill has been canceled due to an alleged hazing incident involving Haverhill players that was caught on video. Incidents like these have no place in our community, the superintendent added. Bullying and hazing happen when you pit players against each other like he does, Wilson said. They have known for years they have a bully coaching our kids and they havent done anything to stop him, Kevin Coucelos, Johnathans father, said. The freshman football player is seen pulling up his pants in the video. >> IT IS KIND OF DISTURBING AND NASTY. The Woburn Police Department received a complaint Wednesday involving members of a Woburn High School sports team regarding an incident earlier in the The moments before were obstructed from view by the crowd gathered around. "The matter has also been referred to the Haverhill Police Department for further investigation, according to the school officials' message. It gets me emotional every time I have to talk about this.". I didn't like what I saw," said student Elliot Batista. Head football coach Jack Belcher has posted a 29-20 record at Woburn. 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. REPORTER: THE FOOTBALL STADIUM AND LOCKER ROOM IS 10 MINUTES OFF-CAMPUS. Get all the latest from Sanditon on GBH Passport, How one Brookline studio helps artists with disabilities thrive. We hadnt been winning a lot of games and I thought he might turn things around.. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Johnathan Coucelos (center) and his family have helped drive the scrutiny of Woburn's football program. Moving forward, he said all of the districts coaches will be required to undertake extensive supplemental training. racial slurs and engaging in homophobic hazing, Danvers High wrestling program was suspended. It was disgusting. Morning Weather Haverhill Public Schools will not tolerate hazing, harassment, or retaliation in any form, the school district said in the statement. Just no, they're kids temperament, that stuff. 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. But that disappointment pales in comparison to the disturbing allegations leveled at members of the Haverhill High School football team. "It was gross. James Austin's son is on the football team. April 14, 2022, 10:11 p.m. "It was pretty nasty, making us look bad. Lowell staged a miraculous comeback in last year s contest, scoring 34 points in the second half to stun the Hillies, 41-36. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Former Woburn High School football player Johnathan Coucelos said he was assaulted and bullied by teammates in the locker room, and the school did nothing to protect him. "It was pretty nasty, making us look bad. "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. 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