Prep School In Abuse Scandal Says Administrator Put On Leave

An elite Rhode Island boarding school embroiled in a sexual-abuse scandal says an administrator has been placed on leave over allegations concerning his conduct as a dorm parent in the 1990s.

St. George's School says in a letter sent to alumni Wednesday associate head for external affairs Bob Weston was placed on leave in January pending the outcome of an independent investigation. The Middletown school says it received "secondhand allegations" regarding Weston's "boundaries with students."

Weston's lawyer Paul Kelly says his client did nothing wrong and that that the allegations stem from a disgruntled former employee. He says no student ever accused Weston of wrongdoing.

A school spokesman contacted Wednesday evening said due to the late hour there'd be no further comment.

Dozens of former students have come forward alleging abuse dating to the 1970s.