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School superintendent among 4 charged in inquiry of teen rape case, US state official says
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – A school superintendent and three more people have been charged by a grand jury that investigated whether other laws were broken in the rape of a 16-year-old girl last year in Ohio, a case that led to allegations of a coverup to protect the school’s football team.
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced the charges Monday in Steubenville.
The case brought international attention to the small city.
The grand jury had investigated whether adults like coaches or school administrators knew of the rape allegation but failed to report it as required by state law.
The Steubenville superintendent faces the most serious charges, including obstructing justice. A principal, a strength coach and a volunteer coach also are charged.
A judge convicted two football players with raping the girl in August 2012.
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