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Teachers at Lorain's Southview Middle School being investigated for allegedly encouraging two students to fight

Videos show staff members appearing to encourage two students to fight before mocking them while a crowd of other students gathered.

LORAIN, Ohio — An investigation is underway by Lorain City Schools amid allegations that teachers at Southview Middle School encouraged two students to fight during the school day on May 9, 2022.

Footage from student cell phone cameras and surveillance cameras located in the school have been reviewed by district authorities for follow up with the students and staff suspected to be involved.

The videos show staff members appearing to encourage two students to fight before mocking them while a crowd of other students were gathered.

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“Lorain City Schools is entrusted to provide safe, caring environments for our students, staff, and all who enter our schools,” said Lorain City School Superintendent Dr. Jeff Graham in a statement. “Although we’re still engaged in due process, I really struggle with what I’ve seen in these videos, and I want to make it clear that anyone who violates our promise to take care of the children of Lorain is unwelcome here in our district.”

The district says it has a "zero tolerance policy for violence within its schools" and "any discipline that comes as a result of this incident will be consistent with board policy and past practice."

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