Mingo Superintendent Speaks Out About School Investigation

Mingo County Schools Superintendent Randy Keathley says the investigation into alleged sexual assaults at Burch Middle School could take some time, and he wants investigators to take as much as they need. He said that's so they can figure out exactly what happened.

He also said these allegations are a serious matter, and they're doing what they can to calm nerves and keep students safe.

Allegations of a cover-up of sexual assaults at Burch Middle School have sent shockwaves through Mingo County.

The claims came to light last month in an injunction filed by the Attorney General's office.

According to the documents, two female students claim they were repeatedly sexually assaulted by two boys while in the seventh grade.

The injunction said this happened while the girls were on the bus, in class and even on a field trip.

But, when they went to report it, the document states school officials retaliated and even said the girls could face disciplinary action.

Since that time, several administrators have been re-assigned and aren't at the middle school.

For now, school leaders said the investigation is in full swing as they try to figure out what happened.

The superintendent also said administrators and staff are working closely with students and guidance counselors to help with any concerns they may have moving forward.