CT administrator in 'fight club' case seeks accelerated rehab

Tuesday, July 30, 2019
NORWICH, Connecticut -- A Connecticut school administrator charged in connection with a student "fight club" has applied for a special court program that could lead to the case being dismissed.

Tatiana Patten, assistant principal at Montville High School, applied for accelerated rehabilitation in court Monday.
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Patten was among three administrators charged with failing to report student abuse.

Police say they knew of but failed to report to child welfare authorities, allegations that a substitute teacher in October 2017 was organizing slap boxing fights between students.

Patten pleaded not guilty and was placed on leave.

Accelerated rehabilitation is a program for non-violent, first-time offenders. If she complies with program conditions, the charge will be dismissed.
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Her attorney called it "a reasonable disposition."



A judge will make a decision on Patten's application on Sept. 9.

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