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. Coucelos, fearing for his safety, has transferred to Cambridge Matignon School. 2023 by KYMA / NPG of Yuma-El Centro Broadcasting. WE NEED TO DETERMINE HOW THIS HAPPENED AND WHAT WE CAN DO SO THIS NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN. 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. "I fully support the superintendents actions in cancelling the Thanksgiving game, suspending those involved and conducting a full investigation. 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. It was dirty. 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.. juvenile justice system handle the Woburn bullying case? I FEEL BAD. 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. 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. "I fully support the superintendents actions in cancelling the Thanksgiving game, suspending those involved and conducting a full investigation. >> I DONT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH KIDS TODAY. Incidents like these have no place in our community, the superintendent added. 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. A family in Woburn, Massachusetts, wants Student leaders of the Woburn team took a stand in recent days supporting Belcher. 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 Rams released him in training camp before he was drafted by the Boston Breakers of the fledgling United States Football League. 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 Due to the ages of those involved, no additional information is available at this time.. It took a big toll on him, very big toll.. 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.. (CNN) - Police are investigating whether a juvenile football player was hazed, and sexually assaulted at school. }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. April 14, 2022, 10:11 p.m. Callanan is leaving after the school year to become the director of academic achievement at Reading Memorial High School. ""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. The county district attorney has indicated it will join local police in the investigation. The student said he felt ill and experienced a lingering headache, but he did not seek treatment from the team athletic trainer for fear of being further characterized as weak. 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. It hurts him to this day. display: none; The statement issued by Police Chief Robert Rufo, Mayor Scott Galvin and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Crowley did not state the nature of the complaint or the specific team, but WCVB reports that officials are investigating whether a teenage member of the football program was hazed and sexually assaulted. I want to cry every time I see that. Woburn officials on Saturday issued a statement confirming that a detective was assigned to an investigation involving a high school sports 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. >> WHO KNOWS WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE THE VIDEO? "He just wants to be by himself all the time. "Parents deserve to know when they send their kids to play high school sports that their children will be safe. 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. "We need to determine how this happened and what we can do so that this never happens again," Fiorentini said. The Haverhill High School football stadium and locker room are located approximately 10 minutes off campus. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WCVB-TV. "It was gross. 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.. I JUST THINK ITS AWFUL. One tradition put on hold, while another continues, exposing vulnerable youngsters to physical and emotional harm. Seven teenagers are facing criminal charges in "It was pretty nasty, making us look bad. Woburn Police have assigned a detective to the case. Woburn Memorial Football. 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 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. Hire A Woburn Area Pro To Get A Head Start On Spring Cleaning. "Saturday's statement did not provide details about the nature of the allegation and did not specifically mention the football team. His new school joined in seeking the waiver and injunction. KYMA/CBS 13/KECY is an equal opportunity employer. The middlesex county district attorney's office says woburn police notified them about the allegations, and are investigating. 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 Woburn police detective has been assigned to the case. A hazing investigation at Woburn Memorial High School has led to charges against seven high school students. GBH News brings you the stories, local voices, and big ideas that shape our world. On Sept. 25, 2018, three years to the day Warren said a formal announcement is forthcoming. The committee will likely go into an executive session in order to determine the next steps that should be taken in the hazing investigation. >> WANT TO GET STUDENTS -- STUDENT ATHLETES AND ADULT LEADERS IN A ROOM AND START TALKING ABOUT HOW TO BEAT HUMAN BEINGS. 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. 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. The family is asking for accountability from the school. Together, we can create a more connected and informed world. Belcher, as the head coach, is responsible for the programs culture, according to specialists in student-athlete safety. HOME3-3 AWAY4-0 NEUTRAL0-1. READINGS MATT BLASI (83) reaches to make a catch before Woburns Travis Kanoni (4) can move in. 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. There should be a lot more charges," he said. But, the former student said, he soon became disturbed by Belchers coaching methods, which he described as abusive. LEAGUE 4-1 2nd Middlesex - Liberty. 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. It did explain that additional details were not released because of the ages of those involved. 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. Nelson concluded Coucelos was indeed assaulted and groped in the locker room. Woburn Police have assigned a detective to the case. March 1, 2022 Greater Boston. He was called a snitch. 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.. Sources tell Its hard on all of us.. HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Bullying claims date back years in Woburn High School football program By Bob Hohler Globe Staff,Updated February 26, 2022, WE HAVE BLURRED THE LEWD AND VIOLENT SCENEAT LEAST ONE PERSON -- SCENE. "I share in the collective shock and outrage regarding this incident.". KYMA KECY is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. 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. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 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.. He allegedly was punched and struck with water bottles, as well as being indecently assaulted. But conflicting witness statements prevented Nelson from establishing who groped Coucelos, he stated. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. This is an active and ongoing investigation. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. One football player was accused of indecent assault for allegedly yanking down Johnathans pants and touching his genitals in the locker room episode. It goes on to show a fourth teen in underwear squatting into the victims face, while other boys screamed and cheered, according to reports. Seven Woburn High School students are facing charges after a 14-year-old football player reported being attacked and sexually assaulted by his teammates. 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. No one ever came in and checked when things got loud or out of hand.. What happens when providers turn to medication first? 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. I didn't like what I saw," said student Elliot Batista. CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. Andrews is gone. It was very nasty. 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 Woburn hazing accusations are the latest in a series of troubling charges of inappropriate behavior within high school athletic programs in Greater Boston. The Globe is not identifying the player who alleges he was kicked in the head because a Middlesex Superior Court judge sealed the case in October, citing student privacy concerns. "Any such misconduct will be responded to swiftly and it will undoubtedly have lasting repercussions for all of those involved. "Very heartbroken.. I feel like parents need to be more involved and acknowledge who their kids friends are. 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. "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.". #ada-button-frame { "They haven't given my son or even us any support whatsoever," Kevin Coucelos said. Two more students face charges for subsequent harassment in the weeks after the assault in the locker room. Hahn said he provided notice to the city and school district about their intent to sue. "The Woburn Police Department and the Middlesex District Attorneys Office are currently investigating the incident. CNN A high school near Pennsylvanias capital has canceled its upcoming football season over reports of hazing by members of the schools 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. 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. Unfortunately, Lowells seniors wont be able to experience that joy of victory or agony of defeat. 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. 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. "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. 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. Black News Hour presented by The Boston Globe. Seven teenagers are facing criminal charges in connection to a hazing investigation in Woburn, Massachusetts. All rights reserved (About Us). The federal Title IX law protects students against many forms of discrimination and violence, including bullying and hazing. Last spring, several schools across the state were faced with the emergence of hazing incidents on their athletic teams, some resulting in criminal charges against athletes and ties cut with coaches, athletic directors, and top administrators. Several media outlets have reported on a video, posted to Boston 25, allegedly showing members of the 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. Officials said in Saturday's statement that the incident involved a sports team and an alleged incident that occurred "earlier in the school year.". To my knowledge, there have been no other bullying allegations made to the administration regarding this individual.. Woburn likes to cover things up, said Kevin Coucelos, Johnathans father and a lifelong resident. It's not good. The Coucelos family accused school officials of putting the football teams interests ahead of student safety with their disciplinary measures. 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 "The Woburn Police Department and the Middlesex District Attorneys Office are currently investigating the incident. 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. Four days later, they stated, Callanan told them she had addressed the issue, without explaining how. We hadnt been winning a lot of games and I thought he might turn things around.. 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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. Police Investigating Woburn High School Team Incident - Woburn, MA - Officials did not specify the team, but WCVB reported Friday that the football team was Breaking News 2 Men Shot; 1 Dies In Early Morning Shooting In Woburn: Police, Woburn Teachers Ratify, Staff Ratify Contracts To Strike, MA Has Another Mega Millions Winner After $31M Ticket Sold In Woburn, Dive In Commonwealth Virtual Information Session, Free Online Mindfulness Session: Taming the Overactive Mind, Author Event with Sociologist Amanda Freeman, Taxes in Retirement Seminar at Woburn Public Library, Woburn Area Pet Adoption: Little, Roland, Hootie & More, Woburn Area Prospective Homeowners: Look Through 3 New Properties For Sale. Due to the ages of those involved, no additional information is available at this time.". Bob Hohler can be reached at robert.hohler@globe.com. All of those charged are students at Woburn Memorial High 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. In 1983, Belcher was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the ninth round of the NFL Draft. He also serves as a substitute teacher in the school. He says there needs to be more accountability. 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. The court is expected to decide in early March whether charges are warranted. His parents made that decision to withdraw him from the school because it was no longer safe for him to be there. The Couceles family reported the assault to police in October. 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. PARENTS ARE NOW REVISITING BASIC RIGHTS AND WRONGSAT HOME. Lowell staged a miraculous comeback in last year s contest, scoring 34 points in the second half to stun the Hillies, 41-36. The Rockets improved to 2-0 by dominating Woburn, 35-7, last Saturday at Woburn High. 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. The Middlesex County District Attorney's Office also said they were notified about the allegations by police and are participating in the investigation. The freshman football player is seen pulling up his pants in the video. "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 don't think any town or any school is immune from it. 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. 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. Belcher told Hanley he had left the building before the incident. Contests & Promotions. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here. Former Woburn High School football player Johnathan Coucelos said he was assaulted and bullied by teammates in the locker room, With your support, GBH will continue to innovate, inspire and connect through reporting you value that meets todays moments. 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. It's not good for our school. mm 34 32 Ruben high school football team on the gridiron in a friday night matchup against Melrose. BOSTON, Ma. Woburn officials on Saturday issued a statement confirming that a detective was assigned to an investigation involving a high school sports team. ", "The boys involved in this disgusting incident should be immediately permanently removed from the team," the mayor said in his statement. He left his job as a paraprofessional at the Woburn school in April. display: none; Terms of Use | Privacy Policy |Community Guidelines | FCC Applications | Jobs/Internships |, Daily News Updates He was attacked in the bathroom. Stream GBH's Award-Winning Content For Parents And Children. Coucelos alleged he also was punched by another student on a school bus, but the investigation determined Coucelos himself was the aggressor. 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. It's a shame. The Woburn Police Department received a complaint Wednesday involving members of a Woburn High School sports team regarding an incident earlier in the "This is an active and ongoing investigation. Crowley said in his letter Tuesday that the district has cooperated fully with the law enforcement investigation. Seven Massachusetts students charged in connection with alleged assaults on high school football teammate. Hazing in sports has long served as sort of an initiation rite, juvenile for the most part, not demeaning and vicious in nature. But former players and parents allege bullying became routine under Belcher, who has posted a 29-20 record at Woburn. 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. After months of waiting, the case is expected to be heard in juvenile court next month. Black News Hour presented by The Boston Globe. Johnathan Coucelos (center) and his family have helped drive the scrutiny of Woburn's football program. Peter Hahn, the attorney representing the Couceles family, said five high school students are facing charges for assault and battery for the September incident. 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