Oprah is surely devastated for her envision school is again under fire for another sex scandal in two years.
Seven students were suspended for "inappropriate behaviors" toward fellow classmates that includes sexual harassment according to Afrikaans newspaper.
Oprah Winfrey released a statement calling the scandal "disheartening"
"I'm disappointed that several of our students chose to disregard the school's rules. It's disheartening when any student has to be suspended or expelled and it's a process that involves serious review and consideration. We insist on maintaining a campus environment that commands mutual respect, fosters academic excellence and encourages learners to fulfill their best potential. Indiscretions resulting in disciplinary action are common in schools all over the world. Unfortunately, because of my name these common infractions place the Academy in the media spotlight."
Seven students were suspended for "inappropriate behaviors" toward fellow classmates that includes sexual harassment according to Afrikaans newspaper.
Right now, according to E!online, Four pupils were expelled and three others were suspended over the incident.One 15-year-old was said to have "preyed" on a fellow student and bullied others into lying to investigators about the alleged incidents. Other girls are forced to a lesbian act to their classmates.
Academy spokeswoman Lisa Halliday has since confirmed the punishment but declined to divulge further details.
"Several students were expelled last week for violating the Leadership Academy's code of conduct. We consider this to be a confidential school matter," Halliday said. "Therefore, we will not confirm any personal information or disclose any details related to these expulsions."
Oprah Winfrey released a statement calling the scandal "disheartening"
"I'm disappointed that several of our students chose to disregard the school's rules. It's disheartening when any student has to be suspended or expelled and it's a process that involves serious review and consideration. We insist on maintaining a campus environment that commands mutual respect, fosters academic excellence and encourages learners to fulfill their best potential. Indiscretions resulting in disciplinary action are common in schools all over the world. Unfortunately, because of my name these common infractions place the Academy in the media spotlight."
