Charges stick against school officials in players rape case

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Source: AP

By STEVE MEGARGEE

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A judge on Thursday denied motions to dismiss charges against three Tennessee high school officials facing allegations that they failed to report the sexual abuse of school basketball players by teammates.

Hamilton County Juvenile Court Judge Robert Philyaw ruled after hearing arguments from lawyers representing Ooltewah High basketball coach Andre Montgomery, assistant coach Karl Williams and athletic director Allard Nayadley.

A preliminary hearing is set for Feb. 15.

The Hamilton County District Attorney's Office filed an affidavit last week saying "four freshmen basketball players were subjected to assaultive behavior including but not limited to being struck with pool cues and also these four freshman basketball players were subjected to apparent sexual assault." The affidavit said one player required emergency surgery.

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