Report: Poly Prep settles sex abuse lawsuit

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NEW YORK (WABC) — There is word Thursday that the sex abuse lawsuit involving one of New York City’s most prestigious private schools is over.

Brooklyn’s Poly Prep has reportedly settled the suit claiming a longtime football coach abused hundreds of boys over a 25-year period.

The lawsuit also claimed the administration covered up the abuse.

According to the New York Daily News, terms of the settlement have not been released.

Twelve plaintiffs were seeking $20 million apiece.

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