Superintendent Faced Pressure Over Racism Suspension

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An investigation into allegations of racism on a high school football team found that a member of the school board, as well as the father of the player accused of racism, used their influence to pressure the school superintendent to intervene regarding the player's punishment. 

The Record-Courier reports that the situation began early in the football season when an unnamed player for the Rootstown (Ohio) High School football team used a racial slur against a teammate. Hours later, the two engaged in a physical fight. Several weeks later, the player who allegedly used the slur made a derogatory comment about another player’s nationality. 

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