This story is graphic and contains details related to multiple indecent sexual assaults.
The author and editor of this story have made the editorial decision to not publish the names of the individuals under the age of 18 at the time of the incident who have been clearly identified as committing these acts in this case they were recently formally charged with a crime in South Carolina.
A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball
IF NOTHING HAPPENED IN MYRTLE BEACH
WHY WON’T THE WASD TELL US THE STORY?
PART XXXI –
“The Millionaire Way – we’re not concerned with anything even the Attorney General”
By Todd Bartley, TalkWilliamsport.com
News@TalkWilliamsport.com
As part of its ongoing investigation into the “criminal sexual misconduct” incident which occurred during the Williamsport Area High School baseball team trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in the spring of 2018; Right to Know Law requests continue to be made of the WASD by this author.
In recent weeks, ALLEGED PERPETRATOR #1 was charged by South Carolina law enforcement authorities and remains a captain on the Williamsport Area High School baseball team.
Since the first Right to Know Law request was filed in 2018 by this author; the WASD has engaged in very consistent behavior to conceal the existence of “public records”.
Contained within the most recent WASD Right to Know Law responses is the thought process of WASD Solicitor Fred Holland and the WASD administration.
It appears to be disbelief in the validity of the May 5, 2020 press release issued by Lycoming County District Attorney Ryan Gardner, as noted in PART XV:
“Prior to taking office in January, it was difficult to ignore the many questions surrounding the alleged sexual misconduct by a member of the WASD baseball team during an organized team tournament held in South Carolina. The sexual misconduct was reportedly captured on video. It was further suggested that more than one video existed that potentially depicted additional sexual misconduct committed upon one or more other unnamed victims/teammates.
Within the first two weeks after taking office, the newly appointed Chief County Detective, Michael Simpler, and I traveled to the home of the alleged minor victim to meet with the Mother and discuss the incident that occurred in South Carolina. The victim’s Mother did provide details consistent with previously published articles regarding the subject matter including, but not limited to, information verified by the video possessed by the District Attorney’s Office.”
The next day on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 3:08:03 PM, WASD Solicitor Fred Holland emailed Timothy Bowers, WASD Superintendent, Susie Bigger; WASD Assistant Superintendent and Wanda Erb, WASD Business Administrator and Open Records Officer regarding “Myrtle Beach.”
From: Fred Holland
To: Timothy Bowers
Cc: Susie Bigger; Wanda Erb
Subject: Myrtle Beach
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2020 3:08:03 PM
“Hi Tim and Susie,
I spoke with Ryan Gardner today, and he did in fact issue the press release that Bartley quoted.
I have also read it carefully, and am still not troubled by what is in the press release.
The matter is being referred so that no one will be able to question the impartiality of the person doing the investigation from this point forward.
An example of why this is wise is the fact that Willy Weber is employed in the DA’s office, and has been made one of the objects of criticism, especially in recent reports. The AG has no relationship with Willy, whereas Ryan does.
I also note that the release says that Ryan’s investigation of possible other victims or incidents did not yield anything.
I’ll be happy to chat with your further about this if you think it is necessary. However, I see no reason for any of us to respond.
Be well and stay safe!
Fred
Fred A. Holland
Murphy, Butterfield, & Holland, P.C.”
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From the article, “The Beginning of the End is forthcoming”
EDITOR’S NOTE: Would Fred Holland characterize “an incident involving indecent and inappropriate behavior on the part of a baseball player during the team’s spring trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina”; as such, if he had actually seen the video of the incident in question?
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When WASD Solicitor Fred Holland says, “I spoke with Ryan Gardner today, and he did in fact issue the press release that Bartley quoted.”
Was there a question of the validity of the Gardner press release?
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When WASD Solicitor Fred Holland says,
“I have also read it carefully, and am still not troubled by what is in the press release.”
Is Holland saying he is “still not troubled by what is in the press release;” where Gardner states,
“Despite the logistical inability to interview the juvenile due to COVID-19, this office in the interim has confirmed the following:
1. A video depicting criminal sexual misconduct does exist. Pursuant to information received, this video originated in South Carolina with subsequent possession, dissemination and viewing of same potentially occurring in the state of Pennsylvania.”
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When WASD Solicitor Fred Holland says,
“The matter is being referred so that no one will be able to question the impartiality of the person doing the investigation from this point forward.”
So is Holland saying the questioning of the impartiality of the person doing the investigation, is justified?
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Holland goes onto say,
“An example of why this is wise is the fact that Willy Weber is employed in the DA’s office, and has been made one of the objects of criticism, especially in recent reports.”
The AG has no relationship with Willy, whereas Ryan does.
Is this not the same Willie Weber, Holland referred to when justifying the validity of the “investigation” conducted by the WASD that he (Holland) approved?
WASD Solicitor Fred Holland comes to the conclusion, Ryan (Gardner) has a relationship with the AG, how he arrived at this conclusion is a mystery.
How Holland knows “The AG has no relationship with Willy” is also a mystery.
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When WASD Solicitor Fred Holland says,
“I also note that the release says that Ryan’s investigation of possible other victims or incidents did not yield anything.”
Was Holland surprised by this finding?
If so, why?
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When Holland states,
“I’ll be happy to chat with your further about this if you think it is necessary. However, I see no reason for any of us to respond.”
Was he just following the Millionaire Way addressed by attorney and Union County Magistrate Judge Jeff Rowe from “Dark Shadows engulf WASD regarding transparency…again.”
“If you are not getting a response; that is our response.”
According to Fred Holland and several WASD administrators; it is obvious they subscribe to,
“The Millionaire Way – we’re not concerned with anything even the Attorney General.”
The one year anniversary of Josh Shapiro, PA Attorney General receiving the case referral from Lycoming County District Attorney Ryan Gardner is less than one month away.
This is a developing story on TalkWilliamsport.com.
LINKS TO THE SERIES PUBLISHED BY Talk Williamsport
The Beginning of the End is forthcoming
– A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART XXX
Dark Shadows engulf WASD regarding transparency…again
– A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART XXIX
AG interviews of Dr. Bowers, Pardoe and Erb confirmed in WASD Legal Services Invoices
– A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART XXVIII
How did Pardoe, McCann and Miller all forget the 2018 Myrtle Beach room assignments email?
How did Wanda Erb miss this email on the WASD.org server? – PART II
– A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART XXVII
How did Wanda Erb miss this email on the WASD.org server?
– A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART XXVI
WAHS Principal Pardoe immediately responded to Ricky Stryker threat raised by Coach Ryan Miller
Marc Schefsky, WASD School Board member announces intention to resign
WASD School Board candidate petitions obtained, connections run deep
WASD School Board to discuss vacant board seat tonight
Lycoming County District Attorney office confirms receipt of Marc Schefsky non-WASD residency complaint
WASD school board removes 2023 Disney band trip from agenda
Residents circulate petition for immediate removal of Marc Schefsky from WASD school board
Nancy Somers resigns from WASD school board
BREAKING NEWS: Resignations to be announced at the WASD School Board meeting tonight
WASD solicitor Fred Holland wants $20,000 retainer and a raise for ’21-’22
UPDATE: WASD acknowledges existence of “room assignments” email, contradicts prior Wanda Erb affidavit
UPDATE: WASD has 48-hour deadline to respond to Right to Know Law requests
WASD School Board major changes are forthcoming
OP-ED: Another Embarrassing Display of Willful Ignorance by the WASD school board
OP-ED: Long past time for Dr. Bowers to resign as WASD Superintendent
BREAKING NEWS: Is the WASD finally acknowledging Myrtle Beach victims with new policy?
Marc Schefsky WASD school board resignation could be the least of his issues
BREAKING NEWS: Marc Schefsky resigning from school board after WASD residency questioned
Residency of WASD School Board member in question
BREAKING NEWS: WAHS student criminally charged by South Carolina authorities in 2018 baseball team incident
UPDATE: Major development in the 2018 WAHS baseball team “criminal sexual misconduct” case
WASD lack of response clock posted
WASD fails to acknowledge “victims” in Myrtle Beach incident; uses death of George Floyd as distraction
A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART XXV
A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART XXIV
A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART XXIII
A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART XXII
A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART XXI
A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART XX
A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART XIX
A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART XVIII
BREAKING NEWS: PA AG Press Office confirms receipt of Criminal Sexual Misconduct referral from DA Gardner
A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART XVII
A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART XVI
EXCLUSIVE: AG Shapiro press office on referral: “If and when we receive it, it will be promptly reviewed”
A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART XVII
BREAKING NEWS: PA AG Press Office confirms receipt of Criminal Sexual Misconduct referral from DA Gardner
UPDATE: Charges filed in Greater Latrobe Junior High hazing case cited in “A Baseball Story”
A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART XVI
EXCLUSIVE: AG Shapiro press office on referral: “If and when we receive it, it will be promptly reviewed”
BREAKING NEWS: District Attorney Gardner refers Myrtle Beach case to PA Attorney General – PART XV
A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART XIV
A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART XIII
A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART XII
A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART XI
A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART X
A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART IX
A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART VIII
A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART VII
A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART VI
A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART V
A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART IV
A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART III
A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART II
A Baseball Story In The Birthplace Of Little League Baseball – PART I
Millionaire Baseball Mayhem in Myrtle Beach
