High School Baseball Coach Accused of Neglecting Training and Abusing Players... Under Police Investigation
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ga-yeon] The police have launched an investigation after a complaint was filed alleging that a baseball coach at a prestigious high school in Busan assaulted a high school player.
The Busan Metropolitan Office of Education announced on the 31st that a complaint was received claiming that A, the baseball coach at a high school, violated the human rights of high school player B.
According to the Office of Education, A reportedly assaulted B in May, accusing him of "neglecting training."
During the Office of Education's fact-finding investigation, it was also found that A committed harsh acts against players, including swinging a baseball bat and slapping them.
A is reported to have partially admitted to the assault allegations.
The school excluded A from duties starting from the 24th.
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The Office of Education conducted a full investigation targeting about 40 baseball players affiliated with the school and requested a police investigation. The Dongbu Police Station is currently investigating A on assault charges.
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