Oregon’s elite Catlin Gabel school has been grappling with its history of sexual abuse. But a new suit claims they knew about allegations far longer than they admit
Huff sexually abused Isabelle on a number of occasions, according to a 2013 criminal indictment, which she says continued until her parents discovered she was at his house after tracking the GPS on her phone. He was later arrested and pleaded guilty to second-degree, with police later finding that he had nude photos of other Catlin Gabel students. He was sentenced to 18 months in jail.
According to a new lawsuit brought by Isabelle, Isabelle’s treatment at Catlin Gabel was part of a larger, systemic pattern of abuse at the school. Catlin Gabel is regularly ranked among the best schools in the state, and its alumni include Academy Award-winning directors, diplomats, and tech-startup CEOs. Perhaps most importantly, Catlin Gabel is known as a progressive institution, one that prides itself on fostering hands-on learning experiences and close student-teacher relationships.
In the local media, Catlin Gabel has maintained that it has been rigorous in conducting an independent investigation into the allegations, many of which were about conduct alleged to have happened decades ago. In a statement toKen Dubois, director of public relations for the school, said, “Catlin Gabel School’s highest priority is the safety and well-being of its students and school community members.
As alleged in the complaint, the school’s record of sweeping allegations against suspected predators under the rug extended to Huff as well. The suit alleges that prior to Huff’s arrest, eight people filed complaints with Catlin Gabel staff and administrators accusing Huff of “acting inappropriately with minor female students — including flirting with students and engaging in inappropriate boundary violations with students.
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