Joint Statement from St. George’s School and SGS for Healing

Durso Law
January 20, 2016

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St. George’s School and SGS for Healing today announced the retention of a new independent investigator, after being unable to reach agreement on legal terms of engagement with Scott Harshbarger and his firm, Casner & Edwards. The inability to reach agreement with C&E had nothing to do with the purpose of the independent investigation, or any underlying facts. All parties have great respect for Mr. Harshbarger and his work, and remain committed to conducting an independent, comprehensive and thorough investigation.

To that end, St. George’s School and SGS for Healing are pleased to announce that Martin F. Murphy, a partner at the law firm of Foley Hoag in Boston, has agreed to serve as the independent investigator. Mr. Murphy is a former First Assistant District Attorney in Middlesex County and former Chief of the Major Crimes Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts. He has an outstanding reputation and a proven track record as an investigator and courtroom advocate.

Said Anne Scott of SGS for Healing: “SGS for Healing remains deeply committed to working alongside St. George's School to carry out the independent investigation. We look forward to getting started on that now with Martin F. Murphy, and are confident that the results of the investigation will shine a clear light on a positive path forward for survivors and the entire school community.”

Said Leslie Heaney, Chair of the School’s Board of Trustees: "The board is committed to seeking the truth and ensuring that all the facts are reviewed by the independent investigator. We look forward to Mr. Murphy's involvement and pledge the full support of St. George's during his investigation."

For further information, please contact: For St. George’s School: Joseph Baerlein, (617) 443-9933 For Anne Scott and SGS for healing: Eric MacLeish, (617) 817-1797 or Carmen Durso (617) 728-9123.

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