Schools
Coventry High Investigating 'Inappropriate Images' Shared By Students
Superintendent Don Cowart said the pictures were taken in the boys' locker room and shared by some members of the football team.
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry public school officials said they are investigating allegations of "inappropriate images" being taken and shared among some high school football players
Superintendent Don Cowart told WPRI 12 that last Thursday, administrators learned about "inappropriate images taken in the boys' locker room that [were] being shared in a chat between some football players."
Cowart said the school district is working with Coventry police and the Department of Children, Youth and Families to investigate the allegations.
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"Students directly involved in the distribution of inappropriate images via the group chat or on any public social media platform will receive consequences in accordance with the school discipline code," told WPRI 12.
The allegations come before Coventry and West Warwick's football teams are scheduled to play their annual Thanksgiving Day game.
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