Gothamist: Pop Culture Twist in Public School Perv Case

Jen

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 13:08:20 -0500

It's true, many abuse cases are underreported, but this was the first story I'd read where teachers seemed to suspect something was amiss with the girls' stories. At any rate, I hope the charges are investigated thoroughly - and that other stories about misconduct will encourages others to speak up as well.

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 12:42:32 -0500

heh huh

Ethan

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 12:18:56 -0500

This happened in my home town a couple of years ago. The high school's principal (who was vice principal when I was there) was accused (and later acquitted) of child sexual abuse. He was removed from the position while still under suspicion. The charges came from a child he and his wife had taken in as a foster child and later adopted. I think it became clear at trial that the kid was emotionally disturbed, as are many foster kids, current and former. I assumed he was innocent, having known him to be a stoicallly a-sexual professional guy with a good sense of humor (not creepy). I would withold judgement, unlike the Post (headline: DOH! DOLPH'S A BAD DUDE) until all the facts are in. Innocent until proven guilty has worked pretty well for a long time. That said, I still agree with you, vic, but there are cases that are both under-reported and over-reported, for a variety of different reasons.

vicnyc

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 09:39:05 -0500

I think you are off base here. If anything these cases are likely under-reported, as is a lot of sexual abuse and harassment that occurs.