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« Reply #20 on: December 01, 2011, 04:00:17 PM »

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/01/us-crime-abuse-citadel-idUSTRE7B02C620111201
Citadel lawyer hoped to avoid criminal probe of abuse
December 1, 2011

CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters)- Newly released documents tied to a 2007 internal probe of child sexual abuse allegations against a camp counselor at The Citadel show a school lawyer hoped a criminal investigation of the matter could be avoided.

Local and state police are investigating The Citadel -- South Carolina's military college -- for not reporting to authorities a 2007 allegation by a former summer camper that he was sexually abused by the counselor five years earlier, when he was 14.

The case emerged in public in the wake of the child abuse scandal at Penn State University involving a football coach. Another case of alleged sexual abuse by a coach has prompted an investigation at Syracuse University.

The man at the center of the allegations, former camp counselor Louis "Skip" ReVille, was arrested last month on separate charges of abusing five boys in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Police said he had admitted to those crimes, and more charges have since been filed.

A Citadel graduate, ReVille had worked as a counselor at the school's camp for three summers between 2001 and 2003. The Citadel closed its camp in 2006. ReVille had worked elsewhere as a school principal and sports coach.

The Citadel did not report the allegations to police, instead asking in-house counsel Mark Brandenburg to investigate, and took no further action.

"I found (the former camper) to be believable," Brandenburg wrote in an e-mail in August 2007, according to the documents released by The Citadel on Wednesday.

"His story remained the same as the one he related to me over to the phone some time ago," Brandenburg wrote.

"No 'formal' civil or criminal investigation has been initiated," he wrote in another email that month.

"Although the complainant could certainly file a report with the police, which would start a criminal investigation, or file a lawsuit in civil court, which would start a civil investigation, the complainant has done neither."

"Moreover, I am hopeful that, by conducting an investigation on behalf of the school, no 'formal' investigation -- civil or criminal -- will occur," Brandenburg wrote.
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The documents state The Citadel wanted to reach a financial settlement with the family, and Brandenburg was authorized to offer them $20,000.

Julie Moore, a Charleston lawyer for the former camper, said last month that: "When (the family) went to The Citadel in 2007, they wanted to make sure that there were no other victims of Skip ReVille. They didn't want any other family to go through what they went through."

"Fortunately, since we now have an interview with (the former camper), we have an unequivocal trigger for the statute of limitations," Brandenburg wrote in a November 2007 email, going on to detail when the period for bringing formal charges might expire under the statute.

The documents show Brandenburg referring to the former camper's allegations as "a new round of sexual abuse at the summer camp" and linked the case with a previous child sexual assault case at The Citadel.

In 2006, the school paid a $3.8 million judgment in a civil suit filed by five former campers who said they were sexually assault by Marine officer and camp counselor Michael Arpaio. Arpaio was court-martialed for the crimes by the U.S. Marine Corps and served time in Charleston's Navy Brig.

"Skip (ReVille), as I have reported, denies all this," Brandenburg wrote in an e-mail. "However, Arpaio's initial denials were equally forceful, and, unfortunately, ultimately proved totally false."

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has said he will review the sexual abuse scandal when police investigations finish.
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« Reply #22 on: December 03, 2011, 02:46:57 AM »

http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/dec/03/citadel-case-wont-end-soon/
Citadel case won't end soon
Wilson won't begin inquiry until ReVille's legal issues resolved

December 3, 2011

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The military college's governing board has asked state Attorney General Alan Wilson to review its handling of the case. But Wilson's office said he has no plans to get involved until all criminal investigations into ReVille are completed, a process that could stretch well into next year.

Mark Plowden, a spokesman for Wilson, said he couldn't even offer an estimate as to when his office might begin its work. He and others have stressed that the attorney general's office is not an investigative agency, so it would likely hire an independent counsel to conduct the review.

Doug Snyder, chairman of The Citadel Board of Visitors, said the board had hoped the review would get under way sooner, but the matter is out of its hands at this point. He maintained that the board will comply with all investigations and make whatever changes are necessary.

Snyder insisted that the board will take the attorney general's recommendations seriously. "We're the ones who asked them to come in," he said.

At issue is the decision- making process that occurred in 2007 after a teen accused ReVille of watching porn and masturbating with young boys at the school's summer camp five years earlier.

The school shelved the matter without notifying police following an internal investigation that yielded no action.

ReVille, by his own admission, went on to molest at least nine boys in Mount Pleasant while working as a coach, teacher and youth group leader at various schools, a gym and a church.

The Citadel has released hundreds of pages of documents pertaining to the case, but so far, the written record of the complaint's handling is limited to emails authored by Mark Brandenburg, the in-house attorney who interviewed the camper.

Brandenburg's emails show that the school tried to dodge an outside criminal investigation and lawsuit by handling the matter out of the public eye.

The documents, however, provide very little information as to who at The Citadel directed Brandenburg's hand in the case and authorized the steps he took.

The emails deal almost exclusively with communications Brandenburg had with third parties, such as former counselors at the camp and representatives from the state Insurance Reserve Fund, which footed the bill for his investigation and would likely pay out any settlement or judgment.

There is nothing to indicate his dealings with administrators, such as Citadel President John Rosa, or the 11-member Board of Visitors, composed entirely of Citadel graduates.
It remains unclear how much those officials knew, when they knew it or what role they played in the outcome. That's important, because legal canons may have prevented Brandenburg from notifying police on his own, a breach of attorney- client privilege.

Those in charge, however, had no such restrictions.

The camper's complaint reportedly went straight to the president's office in April 2007, but Rosa has said he didn't even read a 157-page transcript of Brandenburg's interview with the camper until last month.

Snyder said the board was aware of the allegations against ReVille in 2007, but he couldn't say specifically what the board was told about the complaint. Snyder was on the board at the time, but wasn't its chairman.

"We all knew about ReVille, yes," he said. "Knowing something and knowing all the details is entirely different."
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« Reply #23 on: December 11, 2011, 09:48:34 PM »

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jBBNQxjPnlJKocDYkff7xrRp_Flw?docId=6d8aef871a8249568d9e778fb70ead47
Citadel deals with fallout from sex abuse claim
By BRUCE SMITH, Associated Press
December 11, 2011

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« Reply #24 on: December 14, 2011, 07:28:13 PM »

http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/12/14/roundup-of-sex-abuse-allegations-penn-state-the-citadel-syracuse-oklahoma/
Roundup of sex-abuse allegations: Penn State, The Citadel, Syracuse, Oklahoma
December 14, 2011

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Lawsuit filed in Citadel sex abuse scandal

Attorneys on Wednesday announced a civil lawsuit against The Citadel on behalf of the mother of a young man who alleges he was sexually abused by Louis ReVille, a former counselor at the academy in Charleston, South Carolina.

The alleged abuse took place on several occasions in 2007 and continued for more than a year, CNN affiliate WCBD reported.

The lawsuit, announced in Charleston by attorneys Jeff Anderson and Gregg Meyers, alleges that The Citadel was grossly negligent in not reporting knowledge of an alleged previous abuse case by ReVille, according to WCBD.

ReVille was arrested in October on charges of molesting at least five children in alleged incidents around Charleston, unrelated to The Citadel accusations. According to court documents, he has admitted guilt in at least three cases involving incidents between November 2010 and October 2011.
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« Reply #25 on: December 17, 2011, 09:54:41 AM »

http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/mother-sues-citadel-for-failing-to-warn-employers-about-skip-reville/Content?oid=3660754
Mother sues Citadel for failing to warn employers about Skip ReVille
Lawsuit alleges school had 'duty to warn' schools and athletic programs after camper came forward in 2007

by Paul Bowers
December 15, 2011


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« Reply #26 on: December 21, 2011, 03:10:09 PM »

There is very little information in this article imo.  I wonder if this actually involves Michael Arapaio and not Louis Reville?

http://www.lakewyliepilot.com/2011/12/21/1368691/police-investigate-new-sex-claim.html
Police investigate new sex claim against Citadel
December 21, 2011

CHARLESTON, S.C. --

Charleston police are investigating another allegation of inappropriate sexual conduct at The Citadel's former summer camp.

Citadel attorney Dawes Cook said Tuesday the school was notified last week by a lawyer whose client attended the camp in the 1980s. Cook says the school turned the allegation over to police earlier this week.

Police already are investigating allegations of sexual misconduct at the camp, which the school has discontinued.

Cook did not provide details on the allegation but says the school is cooperating with police.
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« Reply #27 on: December 21, 2011, 03:18:42 PM »

http://www.abcnews4.com/story/16364406/the-citadel-announces-more-allegations-from-summer-camp
The Citadel announces more allegations from summer camp
December 20, 2011

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) -- According to Citadel attorney Dawes Cooke, another person has come forward with an allegation of inappropriate conduct during The Citadel summer camp -- in this case it took place in the mid-1980s.

"The client alleges that he experienced inappropriate conduct during that time. Yesterday we shared this information and the allegation with local law enforcement," Cooke said. "The Citadel is fully cooperating with the Charleston Police Department as they pursue this matter. Additionally, we encourage anyone who may have knowledge of inappropriate conduct at the summer camp to please contact law enforcement officials."

Cooke said because the allegation is now subject to a possible law enforcement investigation, there will be no further comment.
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In addition to the ReVille case, attorneys for The Citadel are also working a lawsuit related to claims against another former Citadel summer camp counselor, Michael Arpaio. The Bell Law Firm in Georgetown is representing a former camper in the case in which he claims he was fondled by Arpaio.

Arpaio pleaded guilty to indecent assault, conduct unbecoming of an officer and providing alcohol to a minor in 2003 following a 2011 investigation.
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« Reply #28 on: December 21, 2011, 03:21:12 PM »

http://www.independentmail.com/news/2011/dec/21/new-claim-against-citadel/
Police investigate new sex claim against Citadel   
Glenn Smith of Independent Mail coverage partner The (Charleston) Post and Courier
December 21, 2011

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« Reply #29 on: December 21, 2011, 06:17:24 PM »


http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/dec/21/lawyers-subpoena-reville/
Lawyers subpoena ReVille
By Glenn Smith
December 21, 2011

Attorneys issued a subpoena to jailed molester Louis "Skip" ReVille on Tuesday, seeking audio and visual recordings he allegedly made of Pinewood Preparatory School students.

The subpoena was issued by Motley Rice lawyers who represent one of ReVille's former students at Pinewood. They have filed a lawsuit against Pinewood and its former headmaster, Glyn Cowlishaw, accusing the private school of failing to protect their client from sexual abuse on as many as 15 occasions.

ReVille reportedly identified the former student as one of his victims, attorneys have said. ReVille's lawyer, Craig Jones, did not return a phone call Tuesday seeking comment on the matter.

The subpoena seeks all recordings made of present and former Pinewood students at ReVille's former Dorchester County homes and other sites.

Attorney also are seeking all communications in ReVille's possession concerning any Pinewood student, employee, board member, agent or administrator.
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« Reply #30 on: December 22, 2011, 06:56:38 PM »

http://www.abcnews4.com/story/16373831/attorney-subpeonas-info-from-pinewood-prep-in-reville-case
Attorney subpoenas info from Pinewood Prep in ReVille case
December 21, 2011

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) -- The law group representing one of Louis "Skip" ReVille's accusers has commanded Pinewood Preparatory School and its former headmaster to produce all communication regarding the former employee now charged in several sexual assaults.

In a subpoena issued on Tuesday, Motley Rice attorney T. David Hoyle requested all audio/video recordings of any current or former Pinewood Preparatory School Student, including those may in ReVille's former residences in Dorchester County; all electronic information concerning any Pinewood Preparatory School student, employee, board member, agent or administrator and all communication including but not limited to letters, emails, texts, instant messages and social media communication with or concerning any Pinewood student.

In November, attorneys representing the families of five victims of Louis "Skip" ReVille asked Pinewood Prep to preserve any and all records relating to ReVille and his employment at the school.
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« Reply #31 on: December 24, 2011, 08:30:15 AM »

The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network's hotline number is 1-800-656-HOPE. Its online hotline is at http://rainn.org/get-help/national-sexual-assault-online-hotline.

The number for Childhelp is 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453).
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« Reply #32 on: December 29, 2011, 07:03:55 PM »

This article not only covers Internet use, it also outlines the new upcoming changes requiring background checks and specifically mentions Louis Reville having not had a background check. 

http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1105059.htm
S.C. diocese emphasizes appropriate Internet use in new policies
By Amy Wise Taylor
Catholic News Service
December 28, 2011

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« Reply #33 on: January 01, 2012, 07:12:20 PM »

http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2011/dec/31/top-local-news-stories-of-2011order-selected-by/
2011’s top story: Child abuse
By Schuyler Kropf
December 31, 2011

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1 On the outside, Louis "Skip" ReVille appeared to be a coach dedicated to advancing the lives of children. Working or coaching young people at stops around the Lowcountry, his home life featured a wife and newly arrived triplets. Prosecutors say it was cover for something much more sinister. ReVille remains behind bars in the Charleston County jail on more than $1 million bail in connection to multiple sexual-abuse charges filed on behalf of nine alleged victims. He is said to be cooperating.
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« Reply #34 on: January 05, 2012, 10:58:40 PM »


http://www.abcnews4.com/story/16457276/reville-ordered-not-to-communicate-with-anyone-under-the-age-of-16
ReVille ordered not to communicate with anyone under the age of 16
January 5, 2012

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ReVille has been charged with molesting or sexually assaulting nine boys. More charges are expected. His attorney, Craig Jelks, says there are at least 30 victims in the case.
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« Reply #35 on: January 12, 2012, 08:04:33 PM »

http://www.midlandsconnect.com/news/story.aspx?id=706728
Second lawsuit filed in former coach abuse case
January 12, 2012

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- A second lawsuit has been filed against a Summerville private school that once employed a man now charged with molesting nine boys.

The suit filed Wednesday in Dorchester County alleges Pinewood Prep did not notify police when a parent accused Skip ReVille of improperly touching students nine years ago.

Another lawsuit was filed against Pinewood by a former student last month.
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« Reply #36 on: January 12, 2012, 08:07:11 PM »

There's more information pertaining to the second lawsuit in this article:
http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/547800
Another Alleged Reville Victim Files Civil Lawsuit Against Pinewood
January 12, 2012

Represented by Motley Rice, a second alleged sexual abuse victim of Charleston-area teacher and coach Louis “Skip” ReVille filed a civil lawsuit today against Pinewood Preparatory School, its former headmaster Glyn Cowlishaw, and former guidance counselor Brendan Diffley.

John Doe 2 alleges that Pinewood Prep, Cowlishaw and Diffley were notified that ReVille improperly touched him and other boy students while on school property but did not report it as required by law. At that time, Doe 2 was a middle school student. The suit also alleges that Pinewood Prep and Cowlishaw were negligent in their hiring, retention and supervision of ReVille.

“Based on new evidence, we believe these mandatory reporters at Pinewood missed opportunities to stop this predator,” said David Hoyle, a Motley Rice lawyer for Doe 2. “We want this lawsuit to serve as a reminder to all mandatory reporters – teachers, school counselors, and principals, among others – that they must follow the law and protect the children in their care.”

The filing claims a civil conspiracy, alleging that the three defendants engaged in a conspiracy of silence by failing to notify law enforcement and by taking affirmative steps to keep others from notifying law enforcement.
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« Reply #37 on: January 12, 2012, 08:09:14 PM »

http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2012/jan/12/pinewood-blasts-lawsuit-claims/
Pinewood blasts lawsuit claims
By Glenn Smith
January 12, 2012

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« Reply #38 on: January 15, 2012, 09:18:07 PM »

http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2012/jan/15/teens-awarded-1m/
Teens awarded $1 million in camp lawsuit
By Allyson Bird
January 15, 2012

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« Reply #39 on: January 21, 2012, 02:29:14 PM »

http://www.counterpunch.org/2012/01/20/sin-sex-and-south-carolina/
Sin, Sex and South Carolina
by DAVID ROSEN
January 20, 2012

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Going from the pathetic to the tragic, while the Penn State pedophile scandal was playing out late last year, an equally seamy episode was unraveling in SC, this one involving a man long considered above suspicion, Louis “Skip” ReVille.  This married men and father of triples was arrested for allegedly molesting boys while working as a counselor at the Citadel’s summer camp (Charleston) and serving as vice principal at the Coastal Christian Preparatory School (Mount Pleasant).

ReVille was a Citadel graduate and while working at the camp he allegedly showed pornography to boys and engaged in “sexual activity.”  At Mt. Pleasant’s Velocity Sports Performance, an elite training facility, ReVille hosted all night “lock-in” sleepovers for boys.  Parents dropped off their sons and ReVille hosted a night’s entertainment mixing basketball, Bible study and other activities.  So upstanding was this alleged pedophile, he held Bible study classes for boys at a local Dunkin’ Donuts shop.

According the Crimeinfo.com, SC has a total of 30,311 registered sex offenders.   One imprisoned sex offender is Eddie Fisher, another Citadel alumni.  He was a teacher for four decades, teaching at area Catholic schools like Bishop England and Sacred Heart Elementary.  He was convicted in 1999 for molesting at least 39 boys and received a 20-year sentence.
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