STATEMENT FROM THE THE JAMAICA COLLEGE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT RE: VIRAL VIDEO
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STATEMENT FROM THE THE JAMAICA COLLEGE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT RE: VIRAL VIDEO
For Immediate Release — April 20, 2026
Kingston, 20 April 2026 — In response to a widely circulated video depicting a disturbing incident on campus, Jamaica College has moved swiftly to investigate, establish the facts, and initiate disciplinary proceedings—reaffirming its commitment to accountability, due process, and the safety of every student.
FROM THE JAMAICA COLLEGE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
For Immediate Release — April 20, 2026 (#2)
On Saturday April 18, 2026, at approximately 8:00 pm, the Jamaica College management became aware of a video video depicting a deeply disturbing incident involving a number of our students.
The school regards the behavior depicted as reprehensible and wholly unacceptable and we condemn it in the strongest possible terms.
Investigations began immediately in line with our established protocols, and by Sunday midday we had identified the boys pictured and secured an initial, though unverified, impression of what had transpired
The primary persons involved were interviewed today Monday April 20, 2026, in the presence of their parents, and signed statements secured. Based on these interviews and signed statements, the facts as currently understood are as follows:
The student seen in the video being physically assaulted admitted in writing and before his mother that about two weeks ago, he “took” certain items that did not belong to him, from a group of boys with whom he was socialising. These included a jacket, a pair of glasses and a sum of money.
When initially questioned about the missing items, he denied any involvement, before later acknowledging his actions and committing to return the items in question.
In the days that followed, he returned a portion of the money and some of the items but failed to make full restitution and missed several agreed deadlines to do so.
The aggrieved students subsequently confronted him on school grounds and compelled him into a bathroom to demand the outstanding balance. The physical altercation captured in the video occurred at that point.
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