Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts has settled a claim in the low six-figures on behalf of a Deerfield alumnus who was sexually abused by a decades-long employee of the school
After being notified by Attorney Mitchell Garabedian about the childhood sexual abuse allegation, Deerfield Academy published the attached August 2, 2022 self-explanatory letter to the Deerfield Community
According to a published online report, Norman Therien worked in the Athletic Department at Deerfield Academy for at least forty years
WHAT
A press conference announcing a low-six-figure settlement between Deerfield Academy, Norman Therien, and a Deerfield alumnus due to the childhood sexual abuse of the alumnus by Norman Therien, a decades-long employee of the Deerfield Athletic Department.
WHEN
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 11:30 am
WHERE
On the public sidewalk in front of Deerfield Academy, 7 Boyden Lane, Deerfield, MA 01342
WHO
Robert M Hoatson (in person), President of Road to Recovery, Inc., a non-profit charity based in New Jersey that assists victims of sexual abuse and their families; survivor of sexual abuse
Attorney Mitchell Garabedian, Boston, MA, (by Zoom), (Office – 617-523-6250), (Cell – 617-388-5252)
(Portrayed by actor Stanley Tucci in the 2016 Academy Award-winning Best Picture, “Spotlight”)
Zoom Link for Attorney Garabedian:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8793639574?pwd=S09NS240NEhoL09JMjIxRFErQXV2UT09
WHY
See Above
CONTACTS
Robert M. Hoatson, Ph.D. – 862-368-2800 – roberthoatson@gmail.com
Attorney Mitchell Garabedian – see information above
Deerfield Academy settles child sexual abuse claim involving longtime athletics employee
Robert Hoatson, co-founder and president of Road to Recovery, holds a press conference in front of Deerfield Academy in Deerfield on Tuesday. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ » Buy this Image
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BOSTON 25 NEWS
Settlement reached in decades-old Mass. boarding school sexual abuse case
By Timothy Nazzaro, Boston 25 News StaffJuly 25, 2023 at 4:21 pm EDT
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