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Investigators raid online Oklahoma charter school’s vendor

Investigators raid online Oklahoma charter school's vendor | iNFOnews.ca
This July 19, 2019 photo shows An Epic Charter Schools office in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma investigators wrote in a court affidavit that Epic Charter Schools co-founders Ben Harris and David Chaney recruited "ghost students" who received little or no instruction. The investigation is ongoing and no charges have been filed. The two men released a statement saying they did nothing wrong and are confident they'll be vindicated. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

OKLAHOMA CITY – State investigators have raided a vendor for an online Oklahoma charter school whose enrolment, funding and some of its leaders are at the centre of an investigation.

Agents from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation searched the home of a man who runs a non-profit that works with Epic Charter Schools to provide coaching services for sports. The search warrant affidavit filed Wednesday raises new allegations of embezzlement, forgery and other violations against Epic co-founder and former superintendent David Chaney, chief financial officer Josh Brock, and two present and two former board members.

No charges have been filed, and Epic and its leadership have denied any wrongdoing. Epic attorney Chuck Richardson said the school and its officials will continue to co-operate with investigators.

The State Bureau of Investigation declined comment.

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