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The Latest Breaking News from John Brownlee

Beatings, humiliation and loss of self-worth: how Edinburgh Academy victims were scarred

Former schoolboys at the private school give raw testimonies about abuse meted out by John Brownlee

The Guardian - UK

‘Sadistic’ Edinburgh teacher found to have assaulted pupils for 20 years

John Brownlee conducted campaign of violence and torture against children as young as eight, sheriff finds

The Guardian - UK

Former Edinburgh Academy teacher beat and throttled boys, court told

One witness says John Brownlee would bounce boys’ heads off walls or desks, and tells of PTSD diagnosis

The Guardian - UK

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Five men charged over alleged abuse of children at Edinburgh Academy

Reports on the five, believed to be former staff at the prestigious private school, will be submitted to procurator fiscal

The Guardian - UK

Former Edinburgh Academy teacher accused of torture will not stand trial

John Brownlee, 88, who faced 37 allegations relating to abuse of schoolboys over 20 years, ruled medically unfit for trial

The Guardian - UK

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Nicky Campbell blasts sick troll who claims he's BBC star who allegedly paid teen for pics

The Scots broadcaster hit out at a twisted Twitter troll after the shocking accusation.

Daily Record

Nicky Campbell fears ex-teacher who 'sadistically beat boys' won't face justice due to age

Nicky and a group of former schoolmates will be told on Monday whether John Brownlee, 88, is to face charges over claims he “sadistically” beat and abused lads at Edinburgh Academy.

Daily Record

Nicky Campbell demands arrest of former Edinburgh teacher who allegedly abused pupils

The broadcaster has led calls to take immediate action against John Bownlee, a former teacher at Edinburgh Academy. Bownlee allegedly abused several pupils at the school with dozens of victims coming forward

Edinburgh Live

Nicky Campbell demands arrest of retired teacher he claims abused him and other pupils

Nicky Campbell and his friends, who are at the heart of the allegations against John Brownlee, now 88, say they were told by police last week they now had evidence from around 80 alleged victims.

Daily Record

Report: U.S. attorney’s office investigating Commanders regarding alleged financial improprieties

More trouble for Daniel Snyder?

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Daniel Snyder’s attorney: Tiffani Johnston’s allegations are false

Snyder's attorney was a guest on Pro Football Talk.

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