Days after a report detailed that six overseas basketball players were living with a coach, a number of pressing issues remained. Abraham wrote, "I will not remain at a parochial school whose singular religious figure, and now, president badly lies to his faculty and staff.". ", "The administrative changes were intended to support the board's vision for the school's future. But the school district later decided not to pursue those charges. I would call the school about that.". Seattle Times staff reporter A Seattle high school teacher is accused of repeatedly having sex with a 16-year-old student, who reported their encounters to school officials and police last. EHS. The high and mighty went as low as they could go, and it did not play well in Boyle Heights. 1:07. They had to be heard. In the last week, these students have looked across the divide at youngsters their own age who live in an alternate universe of abundance and entitlement. At 6-foot-7, people in her village thoughtshewas a freak --all arms and legs clinging to themotorcycle she and her mother sold clothes from to support themselves. Ortiz said he regrets not speaking up and challenging Griles or others at the school. Ejiofor, now 18 after graduating from Eastside 10 months ago, didn't know it then, but she violated immigration laws when she entered Eastside, which is not authorized to issue I-20s. *State criminal investigators launch probe into Eastside. Officials said Johnson has been using sick days she accumulated during her career with Paterson Public Schools, which started in 1979. The change was posted the day after the school had a meeting with parents. No at least not in our view. Meanwhile, we have spoken with numerous Thornblade residents who have offered their own intimate insights into the situation. Thirteen faculty members quit in protest, most of them teachers. Authorities have arrested an unidentified 15-year-old in connection with the stabbing of two Paterson students at Eastside High School on Friday afternoon, which left one of the victims dead . *Broken promises and disposable players: The remarkable story how Eastside coaches lured foreign players. Two years later, a newspaper named him West Virginia's Player of the Year -- his father proudly holds up the story for all to see. "It's very unfortunate that she's caught up in the middle of something like this.". Contact Us, 973-321-1000. NJSIAA officials say they will take action in wake of NJ Advance Media's reporting. Thanks To Our Sponsors. We had faith. That the athletic directors job.. There was no disagreement on that point, or on another one: I was disappointed, but I was not surprised, said Carol Martnez, a Roosevelt senior who has been accepted by two California State University schools and Loyola University New Orleans but is hoping to get into UCLA, USC, UC Santa Barbara or Wesleyan. Olson, the recruiting analyst, said he watched Aquino play twice in January and marveled over her agility for a player of her size. Teachers are concerned those athletes are not being supported academically. Now hes under review, Blizzard conditions close major highways and roads in Lake Tahoe area, I-5 closed through Grapevine as last wave of winter storm hits Southern California, Dictators and criminals fear this USC instructor whos making the case for an Oscar. We have now invited the administrators and faculty to rejoin us on the first day of school. Although many Boyle Heights Beat reporters over the years have applied to USC, the programs mentors could not recall a single one getting admitted. Unfortunately, there are a pair of federal investigations underway related to the saga which first popped up on our radar screen almost two months ago. This news outlet has leaned consistently libertarian in its coverage, and in addition to supporting all manner of consensual sex we have gone so far in the past as to editorialize on behalf of decriminalizing prostitution. The smell of marijuana often wafted into their room, and they feared arguments downstairs eventually would escalate. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. "I really thought for me, right now, I was supposed to be playing in the NBA. We will be sure to let our readers know if that changes . Some of the Sparks' coaches also are on the Eastside girls staff. All Rights Reserved. She believes that education- particularly the education of the Spirit- is not about politics, money, football.". 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The game was held at Cherry Hill East High School, a neutral site for both teams. Supervisor of Athletics at Eastside High School phone: 973 321-0515 Email: thill@paterson.k12.nj.us. Seattle Times staff reporter On the night of April 20, 2018, five players from Eastside Catholic's powerhouse high school football team rode through Bellevue in a pickup with a 16-year-old. A KIRO 7 crew went to Eastside Catholic to try to talk to administrators and was told to leave. On Saturday morning at the Boyle Heights Beat, a student-run journalism operation, the hot topic was the college entrance cheating scandal and how . Eastside had been one of the favorites to win both county and state titles. (Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com), *Season's over: Eastside boys pull out of Passaic County Tournament. 2023 www.northjersey.com. "You gotta call her coach and whoever. Father Heric will go back to being the school chaplain. Follow him on Twitter @MattStanmyre. Support NJ.com, Matthew Stanmyre and Steve Politi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Juan Griles, the basketball coach at Eastside. And at 6-foot-5, Ejiofor led Eastside to a pair of Passaic County championships, earning scholarship offers from Duke, LSU, Syracuse, Rutgers and several others. News never stops. when she graduated from high school. Excellence for All Students Through Strong Relationships & Instructional Strategies Delivered by Effective Educators. "The post included a video with offensive content that will not be tolerated. I used to play against them and perform good. CHERRY HILL, New Jersey (WPVI) -- An altercation broke out Thursday night in the middle of a high school basketball game in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The connection was facilitated by Henry Ugboaja, the director of a prominent camp in Nigeria. They already have money and they have resources, and they still had to do these things to get into college? asked Andrea, who gets up early to catch a 6 a.m. bus to school, gets home after dinnertime and still has a few hours of homework each night. As we exclusively reported on July 23, 2020, allegations ofserious financial irregularitiesatthe prestigiousThornblade Clubpromptedan investigationby the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) an agency with broad jurisdictional authority when it comes to cyber-enabled financial crimes.. I am sure we can agree that getting our kids back to school and focused on their studies, their friendships and their future's is the important goal, and we look forward to doing just that.". Selwyn and Esteban added they rarely left that room because they feared what was happening downstairs. PATERSON As a result of the basketball recruiting scandal that rocked Eastside High School in 2017, more than 100 Paterson sports coaches this year were required to pass a test . The punishments imposed against Cooper and the others stemmed from an investigation conducted by a. ", "As I'm sure you can understand, I am not able to provide specific personnel details. I didn't really get into her family situation or where she was staying.". As we previously reported, Thornblade club officials have acknowledged the existence ofserious financial irregularitiesrelated to the operations of the facility including alleged credit card fraud that was first reported earlier this year to the Greenville countysheriffs office. But there are far more serious allegations being probed by agents of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)s special investigations unit including the alleged activities of a group of men who apparently refer to themselves as The Disciples.. In a practice last week with the Vaqueros, Selwyn finished every drill with a flourish. Even the women making rice-and-beans in the back of the room stopped to snap photos. Should they lose their jobs? They had SAT preps and the older girl was a senior in high school, and theyd use her old tests to study, and they would hire private tutors for them.. East Side High School is a four-year public high school in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey, United States, operating as part of the Newark Public Schools. unanswered questions in the Paterson basketball scandal, How scandal of overseas hoops players living with H.S. VIDEO: Eastside Catholic HS teachers quit Classes could be delayed at a high school sports power house after more than a dozen teachers walked off the job. Selwyn Rodriguez never imagined a basketball journey that included meeting reporters in front of a giantbottle of seasoning salt. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, or NJSIAA, recruiting sanctions against Eastside stemmed from a series of stories by the Star-Ledger exposing the fact that six players from Puerto Rico and Nigeria were living at Griles Paterson condominium. In April 2015, the teenager moved to New Jersey, using a visa issued for a New York-based private school, the document said. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. *African players are flocking to top N.J. basketball teams. "She was treated like a freak because she was so tall," said a New Jersey coach familiar with Aquino who declined to be identified due to the delicacy of the situation. She deserves this opportunity. The Office of the Attorney General is reaching out to staffers at Eastside. But Johnson, who is Shafers domestic partner, remains on the districts payroll with a total salary of $170,000, according to public records. Editor's note: The following story contains profane language and disturbing content. The injured boy is 16 years old. ICE officials are in the process of interviewing officials and players. Same goes for any attempt at blackmail. "I don't want him to coach again," Ortiz said from the arena in Bayamon. "Nobody ever said anything to me about I-20s," Lyde said. undefined Paterson Eastside High School basketball scandal From news that six overseas players were living with the boys coach to the discovery of an international pipeline funneling. For example, we reported earlier this week that HSI agents have been asking questions about Brian Gem Garrison - a former adjunct tennis coach at Eastside High School in Taylors, S.C. who was . A big shakeup happened at Eastside Catholic after two principals were fired and 13 faculty members quit in protest. (Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com). YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. He came to New Jersey that fall, just before basketball season began, and moved into a house where Griles lived in Somerset. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); "Americas government since 1989 from top to bottom has been Thornblade Saga: Internal Affairs Investigation At Greenville County Sheriffs Office, Charleston Democrats Fret Over Former Republican Seeking Local Office On Their Ticket, Washington DC Protesters Target Lindsey Graham Over Supreme Court Vote, #SC2018: James Smith Touts Poll Showing His Viability, Bamberg SC Detention Center Officer Arrested Following Alleged Assault On Inmate, Mark Powells Palmetto Past & Present: Lost Confederate Gold, Ron Paul: The Anti-War Movement Roars Back To Life. Donald Trump Teases Delay Of 2020 Election, Internet Goes Bonkers, SC Teen Honor Student Falsely Accused Of Attempted Murder In Mall Shooting, Lawsuit Says, SC Vocational Rehab Scandal: Report Issued, Clemson Universitys Office Of Planned Giving Is Living In An Alternative Reality Right Now, South Carolina Insurance Fraud Sting: 18 Charged, LIVE FEED Murdaugh Murders Trial: Day Twenty-Seven, South Carolina Freedom Caucus Files Lawsuit, Murdaugh Murders Trial: Attorney General Stands And Delivers. 0:00. Got a tip for a story? "As a result of the information that Andrea has shared, it is evident that Andrea may be the victim of neglect, child exploitation, emotional abuse and child endangerment," the report reads. Im taking three or four. Well good for you, but I dont want to die, said Olivia, who joins clubs and is on the cheer squad to make her college application more appealing. We are disappointed that these students engaged in this inappropriate behavior. The police investigated the incident as an alleged gang rape. 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Aquino was moved to a Prospect Park apartment with a district employee, an arrangement that "was supposed to last a couple weeks." "That's an even bigger responsibility when you're leaving home to play. We have already announced all these changes to our community and they are overwhelmingly supportive of moving forward. "I used to play great players that are already in the NBA. We came to Eastside on a very big lie.". Blessing Ejiofor landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport in February 2014, working through a mental checklist of her new life in North Carolina. We just had one get into the University of Oregon, but I dont know if theyll be able to afford it, Kelley said. I slept in the kitchen in front of the stove to stay warm.". But even after winning the MVP at a holiday tournament, Griles ignored him. "I am the one who has missed out (on) a school.". "On the patio, in the kitchen and we'd have to pick her up and bring her upstairs. Meanwhile, sources tell us the Greenville county sheriffs office which was first made aware of the allegations involving the clubs finances in May of this year has launched an internal investigation into the proximity of one of its officers to the related scandals. (Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com). March 17, 2019 5 AM PT. For Andrea and fellow Boyle Heights Beat reporters, news of the $25-million college entrance racketeering scandal hit like a gut punch. The parents of an Eastside High School student accused a former tennis coach of having sexually inappropriate conversations with their teenage son on a cellphone he secretly gave the . ASB. "I'm willing to go as far as I have to. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. "I am innocent and didn't know any better," Ejiofor said. Given the broad investigatory powers this federal agency possesses when it comes to all manner of cybercrime there is literally no telling what facets of this saga it could be probing. It is not immediately clear, although some light was recently shed on the case when Greenville, S.C. insurance marketing executiveRick Mathewsissued a statement related to his recent divorce fromJennifer Mathews who runs a yoga and pilates studio in Greenville. More:Paterson Eastside High School basketball ban upheld by state commissioner, More:Paterson names new coach for Eastside girls basketball team, More:Michael Baker named boys basketball coach as Eastside looks to rebound from scandal. We now recognize that this timing was a mistake, and we are working to rectify the impact it has had. Having said all of that, there are criminal statutes on the books which protect minors in this state from being exploited and prevent adults from contributing to their delinquency. According to our sources, the Thornblade saga has elements that could potentially fall under both of these categories. ", Selwyn Rodriguez during practice with Vaqueros de Bayamon in Puerto Rico. It was freezing in the house. F: contact@email.org Get Directions. - Karen Hatch, Eastside Catholic, Marketing and Communications Director. Investigators were also looking to interview several current and former students at Eastside High School as well as several current and former employees of the Thornblade Club, per one of our previous reports. In response to questions raised by our faculty and community, we held a Town Hall on Wednesday August 16. The fight happened Thursday night between Camden High School and Camden Eastside High School. Coaches Juan Griles, Alberto Maldonado, and supervisor of athletics Gregory Co The second of five players emerge from the home of head coach Juan Griles a day after he said only two of his Paterson Eastside basketball players are living with him at his home on E. 19th Street. Ortiz then briefly played collegiately before pursuing a career in music and art. A Q and A about its creation, Decades later, 'Uncle Sam' billboard still sparks debate, VIDEO: President Trump Says 'Blame on Both Sides, I Wait for Facts', Woman loses $29K after being targeted by banking scam with victims in 9 states, Driver killed after car goes off overpass in Georgetown, Puyallup teen considered suicide after school beating, Cheerleader performs solo after team quits before state championships, Kent police investigating kidnapping after car stolen with 2 kids inside. "This is her cry for help.". The stories, including allegations of human trafficking, highlighted how players on the boys and girls teams suddenly and mysteriously arrived with promises of playing time, eventual college scholarships and new homes, according to interviews with players and internal school documents. But Esteban, who admits crying when he read the first story about the Eastside scandal, said Selwyn was . The school released the following statement Friday afternoon: "We made and announced administrative changes on August 2. As for SLED, as of Thursday afternoon the statewide agency had not received a formal request from any local or federal law enforcement agency or subdivision of the state to assist in any investigation related to Thornblade, per spokesman Tommy Crosby. She said she learned of the problem after enrolling last summer at Vanderbilt, where she had earned a full athletic scholarship. Ejiofor still hopes to return to the U.S. and pursue her dreams, but she said she has been denied a new visa three times. Eastside High School. Upon learning of this fact, we separated and I filed for divorce in July., Mathews added that he was aware that there is an investigation being conducted and that while he was not a suspect in any illegal activity, I am cooperating fully with law enforcement and will continue to do so.. The students involved have been disciplined according to the student code of conduct. Once in the mainland United States, Ortiz slept on piles of laundry and cold floors, while Rodriguez lived with a stranger who openly used drugs. I could have done something to help that kid," Olson continued. We have also rescheduled our back-to-school dates to allow us to refocus on the classroom and prepare adequately. ", Christian Ortiz (backwards hat) and Selwyn Rodriguez (far right) chat outside the Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum in Puerto Rico. For now, however, he thinks about other opportunities he had after that big international tournament in 2011, and how his career might have been different had he never met Griles. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. All rights reserved (About Us). Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, million college entrance racketeering scandal, reverse discrimination for the privileged, Before and after photos from space show storms effect on California reservoirs, 19 cafes that make L.A. a world-class coffee destination, Dramatic before and after photos from space show epic snow blanketing SoCal mountains, The chance of a lifetime: Five friends ski the tallest mountain in Los Angeles, Shocking, impossible gas bills push restaurants to the brink of closures, Im visiting all 600 L.A. spots on the National Register. Eastside HS Athletic Department Contacts downloadable PDF . Theres the back door, which [is] you pull strings and do donations and then theres the side door, which he kind of created. Its absurd.. See the documents. The NJSIAA wants to know what rules were broken before it can decide on possible punishment. But there he was Wednesday in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, at a massive Goya factory. "I would just meet her at the gym and work out from there and take her to her game if need be. *Troubling new questions, including concerns of human trafficking, broadside Eastside boys and girls programs. A basketball powerhouse is under fire after packing its roster from overseas, leaving players to live with their coach. Got something youd like to say in response to one of our articles? This decision was announced in an email that was sent to our community last night. In her resignation letter teacher Lisa Abraham wrote, "Justyna stands up for each, individual student. Similarly, it is unclear whether the USSS investigation into Thornblade is tied to the alleged credit card fraud or some of the more illicit, sexually charged allegations. supports HTML5 video. The Beat reporters heard each other out and decided to invite a teacher, a college student and a parent maybe Azucenas mother to participate in a radio talk show about the scandal.
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