In response to questions raised by our faculty and community, we held a Town Hall on Wednesday August 16. For now, however, he thinks about other opportunities he had after that big international tournament in 2011, and how his career might have been different had he never met Griles. No one was seriously injured in the melee. "The post included a video with offensive content that will not be tolerated. He called her a "no-misser" talent-wise, but said "my heart goes out to the kid. Alberto Maldonado sat down with NJ Advance Media for a revealing and wide-ranging Q&A Tuesday. Rick Singer how he was describing it, theres three ways to get into college, he said. Support NJ.com, Matthew Stanmyre and Steve Politi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Juan Griles, the basketball coach at Eastside. Viewer discretion is advised. Justice Wallace interviewed 29 people for his report -- 28 Patersonemployees and 1 current player. "Papi, if I don't leave this place soon, it'll drive me crazy," he told his father in a phone conversation. Ortiz, an undersized point guard with electric ball-handling skills, said no journey was too long to dish on Juan Griles. Officials said Johnson has been using sick days she accumulated during her career with Paterson Public Schools, which started in 1979. Selwyn Rodriguez with Vaqueros de Bayamon in Puerto Rico. She wants to major in psychology and build a career helping students who feel as stressed as she does now. Frame. That the athletic directors job.. The Office of the Attorney General is reaching out to staffers at Eastside. "It was like he offered me heaven," Ortiz said. The turmoil weighed on Aquino, who confided in a teacher in 2015, according to the school report. "Felix had problems in his household, and after that, that girl went from place to place," said a coach familiar with the events in Aquino's life that fall. F: contact@email.org Get Directions. Classes could be delayed at a high school sports power house after more than a dozen teachers walked off the job. There was no disagreement on that point, or on another one: I was disappointed, but I was not surprised, said Carol Martnez, a Roosevelt senior who has been accepted by two California State University schools and Loyola University New Orleans but is hoping to get into UCLA, USC, UC Santa Barbara or Wesleyan. 0:05. Authorities have arrested an unidentified 15-year-old in connection with the stabbing of two Paterson students at Eastside High School on Friday afternoon, which left one of the victims dead . Paterson officials 'highly troubled' by latest bombshell in scandal that began with report of 6 overseas players living in coach's condo and widened to include concerns of human trafficking. Olivia Teforlack, a junior at Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet who wants to go to a University of California campus, said the pressures of high school and the college admission process were overwhelming enough without having to worry about reverse discrimination for the privileged. Seattle Times staff reporter A Seattle high school teacher is accused of repeatedly having sex with a 16-year-old student, who reported their encounters to school officials and police last. The decision was made yesterday to reverse these changes and go back to the previous structure. The first one, a senior named Luis, knew the name of the cheating scandals mastermind. She had sprouted to 6-foot-7 by the time she was 15, the tallest girl many in her small village had ever seen. 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But over here, you're like a god.". Ortiz left Somerset and moved in with the Rodriguezes in their apartment in downtown Paterson. In the meantime, a disclaimer as we have been investigating these reports, we have been cautioned (repeatedly) that controversial behavior is not necessarily the same as criminal behavior. Get more of Steve Lopezs work and follow him on Twitter @LATstevelopez. For most of the kids working at the Beat, getting accepted to college is only the first hurdle. See the documents. They had SAT preps and the older girl was a senior in high school, and theyd use her old tests to study, and they would hire private tutors for them.. Griles, he said, promised to handle the rest, leaving Edwin to assume his boys would be safe and comfortable. The college admissions cheating scandal is roiling some of Southern California's most elite prep schools, . WHAT TO KNOW: After winning Saturday's sectional semifinal at No. ", "I'm the victim because I'm the one who is out of school for six months," Ejiofor said last month. 0:49. PATERSON - Basketball players who transferred to Paterson's Eastside High School from Nigeria and Puerto Rico went through a different school registration process than did other students,. Griles, he said, even bragged that he had contacts on the coaching staff at Rutgers, and that a Division 1 scholarship could be his if he came to Paterson. *Broken promises and disposable players: The remarkable story how Eastside coaches lured foreign players. The change was posted the day after the school had a meeting with parents. See the documents, African players are flocking to top N.J. basketball teams. March 17, 2019 5 AM PT. Specifically, the inquiry sought to determine whether the deputy in question failed to report his knowledge of alleged illegal activity including the dissemination of sexually explicit material to minors to his superiors. Although many Boyle Heights Beat reporters over the years have applied to USC, the programs mentors could not recall a single one getting admitted. Donald Trump Teases Delay Of 2020 Election, Internet Goes Bonkers, SC Teen Honor Student Falsely Accused Of Attempted Murder In Mall Shooting, Lawsuit Says, SC Vocational Rehab Scandal: Report Issued, Clemson Universitys Office Of Planned Giving Is Living In An Alternative Reality Right Now, South Carolina Insurance Fraud Sting: 18 Charged, LIVE FEED Murdaugh Murders Trial: Day Twenty-Seven, South Carolina Freedom Caucus Files Lawsuit, Murdaugh Murders Trial: Attorney General Stands And Delivers. 0:57. We had faith. KIRO 7 obtained a resignation letter written by teacher Lisa Abraham. *State criminal investigators launch probe into Eastside. Her stay with Ayala did not last long, according to coaches and the report, even though he is still listed as her guardian on school documents. Investigators were also looking to interview several current and former students at Eastside High School as well as several current and former employees of the Thornblade Club, per one of our previous reports. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. *Hoops power packs roster from overseas; state questions safety of teens living with coach. Got a technical question or a glitch to report? unanswered questions in the Paterson basketball scandal, How scandal of overseas hoops players living with H.S. EHS. Andrea Galdmez apologized for arriving a few minutes late. Meanwhile, the adults linked to Aquino -- Ayala, Lyde, Sparks founder Shane Gerald and Sparks coach Keith Gilchrist -- have not responded to numerous phone calls and text messages asking about the player. Anthony McGilcrist, who last year served as athletics coordinator at Dwight Morrow High School in Englewood, started working at Eastside September 1 at a salary of $98,701, according to district . ", Said Edwin Rodriguez: "(Griles) basically put my sons' lives at risk putting them in this house with this drug addict. Between five and six boys basketball players from Paterson Eastside lived with the team's head coach this season. "Nobody ever said anything to me about I-20s," Lyde said. Staff Login. "As a result of the information that Andrea has shared, it is evident that Andrea may be the victim of neglect, child exploitation, emotional abuse and child endangerment," the report reads. According to our sources, most of the initial speculation has centered around Eastside High School in Taylors, S.C. and perhaps one other nearby school in the South Carolina government-run system. *Eastside girls team out of states, multiple suspensions announced. Those fortunes changed when a man in her neighborhood snapped photos of Aquino and sent them to the Paraguay Basketball Federation, which invited herto train alongside the country's finest players in the nation's capital. PATERSON As a result of the basketball recruiting scandal that rocked Eastside High School in 2017, more than 100 Paterson sports coaches this year were required to pass a test . "Here in Puerto Rico, I was a top prospect," Selwyn, now 22, said as he sat on a weight bench in his carport adjacent to his grandmother's house. "I am the one who has missed out (on) a school.". By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Selwyn tore his ACL in his very first game at Eastside. The parents of an Eastside High School student accused a former tennis coach of having sexually inappropriate conversations with their teenage son on a cellphone he secretly gave the . As we exclusively reported on July 23, 2020, allegations ofserious financial irregularitiesatthe prestigiousThornblade Clubpromptedan investigationby the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) an agency with broad jurisdictional authority when it comes to cyber-enabled financial crimes.. "Who's going to respect a coach like him? Unfortunately, there are a pair of federal investigations underway related to the saga which first popped up on our radar screen almost two months ago. Directions on submission are attached. *School suspends hoops coach who had 6 overseas players living with him. How the administrative changes were executed and the timing was a mistake and our community has spoken. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Coaches in other towns dont have to take a test on NJSIAA rules, he said. Also, Evans had said the district would seek tenure charges against Griles in an effort to oust him from his teaching position at Eastside. He told his father he needed a mattress and a TV, but even after the father sent $600 to buy both, they never materialized. "Yesterday we were made aware of an inappropriate post on social media made by students at Eastside High School," Davis told The Covington News. He did not stick around for answers. "I can't say no to this,"Ortiz, now 20, remembers thinking. By Steve Lopez Columnist. Good question. Two days later, Mathews issued a statement through his attorney confirming our reporting. Matthew Stanmyre may be reached at mstanmyre@njadvancemedia.com. (Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com). Paterson Eastside High School basketball ban upheld by state commissioner, Paterson names new coach for Eastside girls basketball team, Michael Baker named boys basketball coach as Eastside looks to rebound from scandal, Paterson picks new AD to replace one fired in Eastside hoops scandal, Lawyer says Paterson Eastside coach victim of fake news in hoops scandal, Paterson's Eastside loses appeal of ban from state basketball tourney, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The Eastside basketball scandal was exposed in news stories published in the Star-Ledger. Olson, the recruiting analyst, said he watched Aquino play twice in January and marveled over her agility for a player of her size. ASB. ", Andrea Aquino (far right) plays in a game with Paterson Eastside this season. And while there are disagreements over the size and scope of the entanglements, the gist of the narrative is basically the same. But the club has declined to comment on the rest of the story . The districts status update on the plan says none of its employees reported taking transfer students into their homes or becoming their guardians. While membership obviously had its privileges, the club apparently had a strict no cancellation policy. A furious Edwin Rodriguez -- who said he sent more than $60,000 to Paterson in two years for rent, food, clothing and other expenses -- moved his sons to another apartment in the fall of 2012. PATERSON - Eastside boys basketball coach Juan Griles, assistant coach Alberto Maldonado, and the school's athletics supervisor Gregory Cooper were terminated Wednesday night as a . This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. A basketball powerhouse is under fire after packing its roster from overseas, leaving players to live with their coach. A big shakeup happened at. But even after winning the MVP at a holiday tournament, Griles ignored him. He was benched for a first-round state playoff game, and the reason seemed almost too cruel to believe. Email Audrey Bass at asbass@greenville.k12.sc.us with any questions! No at least not in our view. According to our sources, Mathews was grilled for more than three hours by investigators. As we previously reported, Thornblade club officials have acknowledged the existence ofserious financial irregularitiesrelated to the operations of the facility including alleged credit card fraud that was first reported earlier this year to the Greenville countysheriffs office. "Nobody wanted to spend the money once she got here. Supervisor of Athletics at Eastside High School phone: 973 321-0515 Email: thill@paterson.k12.nj.us. Griles, the Rodriguezes said, then became a ghost, leaving the brothers to taxi to doctor's appointments in Fort Lee. Same goes for any attempt at blackmail. "When I asked why I wasn't going to North Carolina, I was told that I didn't have a ready host family," Ejiofor said in a conversation over social media. Selwyn's knee healed, but his relationship with the coach never did. But who would look at a student of privilege and wonder the same thing? Teachers told KIRO 7 Eastside Catholic has buses that bring students who live far away to Eastside Catholic to play football -- with tuition paid for through the Independent School Association. 2:14. undefined Paterson Eastside High School basketball scandal From news that six overseas players were living with the boys coach to the discovery of an international pipeline funneling. Upon learning of this fact, we separated and I filed for divorce in July., Mathews added that he was aware that there is an investigation being conducted and that while he was not a suspect in any illegal activity, I am cooperating fully with law enforcement and will continue to do so.. It did not escape the notice of the Boyle Heights Beat reporters that a USC student had put out a video in which she said she didnt care about college but was looking forward to games and parties. The NJSIAA wants to know what rules were broken before it can decide on possible punishment. One student, Bravo junior Andy Garcia, hadnt said much during the discussion. Copyright 2023 WPVI-TV. unanswered questions in the Paterson basketball scandal. Our Upstate sources which include law enforcement officers, prosecutors, attorneys and private investigators, among others have conveyed a remarkably consistent narrative about what allegedly transpired behind the scenes in this exclusive enclave. Andrea says her father paints houses and does construction work, and during the week, her mother works a graveyard janitorial job on the Westside. In January, the NJSIAA representative assigned to monitor Patersons athletics program sent the district a letter saying he had checked the basketball roster against eligibility lists and transfer records. More:Paterson Eastside High School basketball ban upheld by state commissioner, More:Paterson names new coach for Eastside girls basketball team, More:Michael Baker named boys basketball coach as Eastside looks to rebound from scandal. It's still unclear what sparked the altercation. Often, the players lived with coaches or other school employees. She says that, on weekends, her mother makes and sells pupusas outside the South L.A. home they rent from an uncle. Ortiz said he regrets not speaking up and challenging Griles or others at the school. Again, though, we are told HSI is looking to question the deputy in connection with its investigation. She planned to study pharmacology at Vanderbilt. "We just needed one college scout to come and visit him, but nobody ever came. Eastside Catholic later issued the following statement: "Thank you for your interest in our school. Griles, Ortiz said, refused to stop for food after practice even after he repeatedly complained he was hungry. A big shakeup happened at Eastside Catholic after two principals were fired and 13 faculty members quit in protest. VIDEO: Eastside Catholic HS teachers quit Classes could be delayed at a high school sports power house after more than a dozen teachers walked off the job. According to our sources, most of the initial speculation has centered around Eastside High Schoolin Taylors, S.C. - and perhaps one other nearby school in the South Carolina government-run. I would call the school about that.". "On the patio, in the kitchen and we'd have to pick her up and bring her upstairs. Our district prepared and addressed each step of the Corrective Action Plan,and as a result of our follow-up on each area, we have received several positive reports from the NJSIAA monitor regarding our current 2017-18 athletic programs, said Terry Corallo, the district spokeswoman. Head coaches and assistants in all sports had to take the exam, which also included questions about the city school districts policies and procedures, officials said. Father Heric and the board co-chairs told teachers, the principals were fired due to restructuring. If you have difficulty accessing information on our website due to a disability, contact Ms. Green, Director of Operations, at mgreen@www.metscharterschool.org or (201) 526-8500 ext. Ortiz found himself leaving practice many nights in tears, wondering why this coach brought him to New Jersey if he didn't let him step onto the court. He waved sheepishly when his name was called at a press conference for the Vaqueros de Bayamon. Christine Kelley, an adult advisor to the Beat which operates under the auspices of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism said shed been on the job eight years and had never seen students deal with more pressure. We heard strong opposition to the changes from both the faculty and our community. Boys and girls teams face state tournament bans. Got something youd like to say in response to one of our articles? Those tests were part of a 50-step corrective action plan implemented by Paterson Public Schools in the aftermath of the scandal that resulted in Eastsides basketball teams being banned from this years state tournament as well as the dismissals and suspensions of several athletic department staff members. Aquino needed to get to the U.S., where she could develop her game, earn a college scholarship and potentially play professionally. Capers, who said he coaches football at Irvington High School in Essex County, asserted that Paterson is now being held to a higher standard than are other districts. ", *Coaches, athletic director fired as fallout spreads. Even adults gawked and teased her, the ESPN article said. From the beginning of our coverage, we have been focused on three distinct Thornblade-related scandals: 1) Allegations of embezzlement involving the neighborhood golf club, 2) allegations of a prostitution ring (or sex ring) involving several Thornblade residents, and 3) allegations involving an athletics team at a government-run high school in nearby Taylors, S.C. which are said to be somehow connected to the prostitution/ sex ring accusations. On Friday, an unidentified boy, 14, was fatally stabbed during a fight outside Paterson's Eastside High School at dismissal, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office. The students also talked about how, at a high-powered school, they might be in a distinct minority and be looked at as students who maybe didnt deserve to be there but got a break. Some of these Disciples are members at the Thornblade club, we are told. We had hope," said Selwyn's older brother, Esteban, who joined him in Paterson at their father's insistence. I slept in the kitchen in front of the stove to stay warm.". Abraham wrote, "I will not remain at a parochial school whose singular religious figure, and now, president badly lies to his faculty and staff.". The second of five players emerge from the home of head coach Juan Griles a day after he said only two of his Paterson Eastside basketball players are living with him at his home on E. 19th Street. Seattle Times staff reporter On the night of April 20, 2018, five players from Eastside Catholic's powerhouse high school football team rode through Bellevue in a pickup with a 16-year-old. Here are 10 you cant miss, Yosemite breaks decades-old snowfall record, closing national park indefinitely, San Diego federal judge had defendants 13-year-old daughter handcuffed. I found out in late June of this year that my wife, Jennifer Mathews, had engaged in multiple extramarital activities, Mathews said in the statement. But Esteban, who admits crying when he read the first story about the Eastside scandal, said Selwyn was broken emotionally by Griles and couldn't wait to return to Puerto Rico after graduation in 2013. We have an open microphone policy here at FITSNews! EHS ASB. "And I said, 'Yes!'. But there are far more serious allegations being probed by agents of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)s special investigations unit including the alleged activities of a group of men who apparently refer to themselves as The Disciples.. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, or NJSIAA, recruiting sanctions against Eastside stemmed from a series of stories by the Star-Ledger exposing the fact that six players from Puerto Rico and Nigeria were living at Griles Paterson condominium. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The students involved have been disciplined according to the student code of conduct. Aquino was moved to a Prospect Park apartment with a district employee, an arrangement that "was supposed to last a couple weeks." Neither do we. According to videos shared on social media, a male student can be seen escorting a female student with hands behind her back. ", "As I'm sure you can understand, I am not able to provide specific personnel details. ", To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that This sounds crazy, but if I have to fly all the way back to (New Jersey), I will.". Off the court, Ejiofor said she lived in a home on East 22nd Street owned by Shirley Jordan, whose daughter, Natalie, is a district teacher and an Eastside track coach. We have an open microphone policy here at FITSNews! It is not immediately clear, although some light was recently shed on the case when Greenville, S.C. insurance marketing executiveRick Mathewsissued a statement related to his recent divorce fromJennifer Mathews who runs a yoga and pilates studio in Greenville. In addition, the changes were announced very close to the start of the school year, which caused a lot of consternation. "Over there if you're that tall, you're like a monster. I help her set the whole thing up, said Andrea, a Roosevelt High senior who is waiting to hear back from some of the colleges shes applied to. NJ Advance Media staff writer Matt Stypulkoski contributed to this report. Once students fake their way in, do the parents keep paying to have someone fix the tests they take in class? More:Paterson picks new AD to replace one fired in Eastside hoops scandal, More:Lawyer says Paterson Eastside coach victim of fake news in hoops scandal, More:Paterson's Eastside loses appeal of ban from state basketball tourney. Ejiofor lived there with other Eastside girls and boys basketball players from Nigeria, including Juliet James and ThankGod Okenwa, according to school documents obtained by NJ Advance Media. WHEN/WHERE: Monday, 4:30 p.m., at No. Griles, as has been the case since NJ Advance Media broke the story two months ago, did not return multiple calls for comment. He plays wheelchair basketball, he said, hoping for a scholarship. Steve Lopez is a California native who has been a Los Angeles Times columnist since 2001. *N.J. lawmakers take steps to halt phony transcripts like ones used at Eastside. The girls won just three out of 19 games, which some officials said resulted from players' transferring to other schools. The smell of marijuana often wafted into their room, and they feared arguments downstairs eventually would escalate. Based on all the feedback, we realized that both the changes and their timing were a mistake. The Jordans have declined multiple requests for interviews, but Aquino appears to be well clothed, well cared for and her social media accounts suggest she is adjusting to life as an American teenager. Teachers are concerned those athletes are not being supported academically. 15 questions we still want answered after taxpayer-funded special report, A Star-Ledger Editorial: Report flawed by 'unexpectedly bizarre conclusion, The key players in Eastside scandal, fallout, Report leaves more questions than answers, Coaches, athletic director fired as fallout spreads, School forged transcripts in Eastside scandal. Lyde, in an interviewbefore his team's season was suspended, refuted Ugboaja's story and denied any wrongdoing. The now-deceased woman who owned the house, the brothers said, was a drug addict who regularly used while they were upstairs. The school will be known as Eastside High School effective the 2022-2023 school year, which begins in the fall, following a vote during Tuesday evening's board of education meeting. Here's why, This is just tip of iceberg, senator says in demanding full probe, Eastside girls team out of states, multiple suspensions announced, Troubling new questions, including concerns of human trafficking, broadside Eastside boys and girls programs, Season's over: Eastside boys pull out of Passaic County Tournament, The (many!) Home. Faculty members don't believe it and told KIRO 7 high school Principal Justyna King worked to improve the culture at the school, increased diversity and cared about academics for all students. 701. Meanwhile, we have spoken with numerous Thornblade residents who have offered their own intimate insights into the situation. Things have been eerily quiet in the South Carolina Upstate over the last few weeks as it relates to the Thornblade saga a host of alleged scandals centered around an upscale neighborhood and exclusive golf club located in the suburbs of Greenville, S.C. And quiet is just how the wealthy, influential local citizens at the heart of these scandals hope things will stay . Former Supreme Court justice was paid$900 each time he traveled from South Jersey to the Passaic County school. After that, theres figuring out how to pay for it. "She's a mature, strong kid and she's hanging in there," Vanderbilt head coach Stephanie Smith said earlier this year. The stories, including allegations of human trafficking, highlighted how players on the boys and girls teams suddenly and mysteriously arrived with promises of playing time, eventual college scholarships and new homes, according to interviews with players and internal school documents. We just had one get into the University of Oregon, but I dont know if theyll be able to afford it, Kelley said. "I would have been able to pull names out of a hat pretty quick to be able to get her in the right direction. These allegations have since received mainstream media coverage courtesy of The Greenville News. Read more: http://nj-ne.ws/lHtJWSq. The task force . For example, Lyde and a student registration secretary were able to get pay that they originally been denied during Evans tenure. They said they came because Juan Griles, the basketball coach at Eastside, sold a future that this working-class family from Caugas could not resist. "She's obviously confused and doesn't understand what's going on. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Most found something much closer to a nightmare. 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