The parents of a Loudoun County student raped in a girls’ restroom applauded the indictments against former Superintendent Scott Ziegler, saying his handling of last year’s sexual assaults in the Virginia high schools left “permanent scars” on the families.
Scott and Jessica Smith said Tuesday they felt “vindicated” after Mr. Ziegler was indicted on three misdemeanor counts following an investigation into the Loudoun County (Virginia) Public Schools’ response to two sexual assaults committed by the same student at two high schools.
“Disgraced LCPS Superintendent Scott Ziegler may now be scarred with the consequences of future misdemeanor convictions, but it does not compare to the permanent scars that his misdeeds have caused families who entrusted their daughters into his care and protection at our public schools,” said the Smiths in a statement released by their attorneys.