October 30th 2024.
Details about a serious incident of bullying at an elite university college in Sydney have surfaced, resulting in the expulsion of six students and the suspension of 21 others. The incident was brought to light by radio presenter Ben Fordham on his morning show on 2GB, where he claimed to have spoken to multiple sources who provided information about what happened at St Paul's College last Monday.
According to Fordham, a group of male students at the college organized a mock trial for one of their fellow students. The trial took place in a meeting room on the ground floor and involved students posing as judges, defence lawyers, and prosecutors. They went through supposed "evidence" against the accused and presented a case for the student to be verbally abused. At first, the victim seemed to be going along with the lighthearted nature of the mock trial, but things quickly took a dark turn.
Fordham revealed that the student playing the judge rendered a guilty verdict and when the victim attempted to speak, the judge shouted, "Gag the defendant!" Another student then proceeded to gag the victim with a sex toy purchased from an adult shop. This disturbing detail was confirmed by CCTV footage, which was used to identify the students involved.
St Paul's College has been contacted for comment on these new claims, but yesterday, college warden Dr Ed Loane expressed shock and disappointment over the incident. He stated that the college's response was to expel the perpetrators and suspend the bystanders who failed to intervene. The victim is also receiving support and care, and the college is taking steps to educate its students about bullying and harassment.
Founded in 1856, St Paul's College is Australia's oldest university residential college. It only became co-residential in 2023 and currently has around 300 undergraduate students. The college prides itself on fostering intellectual leadership, academic excellence, moral responsibility, and civilized values. However, it has been embroiled in several controversies in recent years, including accusations of sexism in 2017 and racism in 2012.
The incident at St Paul's College serves as a reminder of the importance of addressing and preventing bullying in educational institutions. It is unacceptable for any student to be subjected to such degrading and harmful behavior, and it is the responsibility of the entire school community to promote a safe and respectful environment for all students.
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