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Carmel school officials, police chief discuss hazing investigation
By Kevin Kane
Current in Carmel
Carmel Clay Schools Superintendent Jeff Swensson, Carmel High School Principal John Williams and Carmel Police Chief Michael Fogarty addressed the media at 10 a.m. on Feb. 24. to discuss the ongoing investigation regarding three seniors on the school's basketball team and their alleged involvement in a hazing incident. However no new information came from the news conference.
Swensson and Williams read from respective prepared statements detailing the school's extensive investigation process and commitment to student safety. The three fielded a few questions afterwards, but answered most by stating that student privacy laws and the ongoing investigation prevented them from disclosing any information.
While the events in question took place on Jan. 22, Swensson said the school district wasn't aware of it until Feb. 16. At that time, he said CCS began sharing information with the police and conducting its own investigation. As for the current status of the students under investigation, Swensson would not disclose whether or not the students are currently enrolled, suspended or on the basketball team's roster.
“We really can't comment on that,” Swensson said of their status in the school.
Media members asked for the school officials and police chief to confirm or deny various pieces of information that have surfaced from sources. Swensson said that he couldn't comment on any specifics but added that much of the information being circulated isn't correct.
“The rumor mill has been very busy, and much of it completely inaccurate,” he said.
Williams said the school will continue to communicate details of the situation as it is allowed to do so. As for the investigation itself, Fogarty said he couldn't speculate on a timeline, but said it will likely take at least a couple weeks to conclude. The actions taken after the investigation, he said, could vary as well.
“I think that there are potential charges that could be filed,” Fogarty said. “There may be other charges as well, or there may be none.”
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