Number	21860
Subject	Schools
Source	KWCH-TV (Wichita, KS)
State	KS
Year	2004
Publication Date	July 18; Nov. 4, 23; Dec. 3
Summary	This KWCH investigation revealed a 10-year pattern of abuse at a Kansas military school. A tip from a former employee of the school prompted the TV station to FOIA police records, which noted 28 cases of abuse including boys being beaten with broomsticks, burned with lighters and kicked repeatedly. A related civil suit alleged staff negligence, and other discussions of abuse were found in an alumni chat room on the Internet.
Category	None
Pages	25
Keywords	TAPE;TRANSCRIPT;military schools;military academy;military cadets;St. John's Military School
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