November 2, 2007 Arrest Made In the Oprah School Scandal!
The 27 year-old employee has finally been arrested in connection to charges of physical and sexual abuse at Oprah Winfrey’s girls’ school in South Africa, a rep for the school announced today.The matron will appear in court Monday. A name was not disclosed. Oprah who was abused as a child broke down in tears to parents of the $40 million school during an emergency meeting on October 21st, apologizing for the alleged abuse allegations. Oprah stated that “Nothing is more serious or devastating to me than an allegation of misconduct by an adult against any girl at the Academy,” she told Usmagazine.com in a statement. “I will do everything within my power to ensure their safety and well-being.”She added: “I’ve disappointed you. I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry.” This makes me so sad Love Muffins. My heart goes out to Oprah and the families involved in this horrific situation!
melissa
November 2, 2007 at 11:25 am
This really sucks! Oprah is trying to make a difference and someone is trying to ruin everything she is working so hard on. I think the employee needs to serve some serious time.
tanyetta
November 2, 2007 at 2:55 pm
Oprah is not playing! She bought cellphones for all of the girls and programmed her personal number in them and said they can call her anytime! you hear me? anytime. Oprah is NOT PLAYING! Go Oprah!!!