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1 Describe to me what happened last Tuesday at practice?

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( l- O ~ t c e8 Do you fear any of the coaches? Why?

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Ohio Attorney General s OfficeBureau o Criminal Investigation

INVESTIG TIVE REPORT

TITLE INTERVIEW WITH TRISTAN ROTHSUMMARY:On September 30, 2013, Special Agent Matthew Collins conducted an interview with TristanRoth at Woodmore High School in Elmore, Ohio. Roth is a sophomore on the Woodmore HighSchool football team. Roth plays the positions of strong safety and running back. During theinterview, Roth was asked ifhe had been present and participated in practice on TuesdaySeptember 10, 2013. He was asked about normal practice drills and drills conducted onSeptember 10. Roth was asked ifhe had witnessed anyone become injured or sick that day. Hewas also asked if there were any hits that day which stuck out in his mind. Roth indicated theyhad plenty ofwater breaks. Roth did not see any hits which stuck out in his mind and did not see

get hit. Roth did see come off the field and Roth asked him ifhe wasokay. told him he was sick.

DETAILSOn September 30, 2013, Special Agent Matthew Collins conducted an interview with TristanRoth at Woodmore High School in Elmore, Ohio. Roth is a sophomore on the Woodmore HighSchool football team. Roth plays the positions of strong safety and running back. Roth wasasked ifhe had been at practice on Tuesday, September 1 and he stated yes. Roth stated he wasnot participating in practice due to a prior injury. Roth was asked how long practice was thatday. He said it was from 3: 15 p.m. until around 6:00 p.m. When asked how often water breakswere, Roth said they were just like regular, after every drill.Roth was asked to describe the type of drills normally done at football practice. Roth stated theywould stretch and then go to NOOSE. Roth described Noose as when QBs would do their threestep drops and receivers would do routes. Roth, being a running back, said the backs would runroutes with the receivers. After Noose they would go to Pat Go again, described as routerunning. From Pat Go they would do Individual Offense. During this running backs wouldwork on agility drills. Then they would go to a 7-on-7 drill with receivers, running backs andquarterbacks versus cornerbacks, safeties and linebackers. After that they wouid go to TeamOffense first team offense vs. second team defense). Then they would switch into defense and

File Number: SI-62-13-41-1194 File Title: Woodmore High SchoolAuthoring Agent: Matthew Collins Case Agent: Ryan EmahiserReport Date: 10/2/2013 Exhibit Number:Investigative Activity: Interview with Tristan Roth Supervisor Approval:

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SI-62-13-41-1194Interview with Tristan Rothstart doing team tackle and team takeaway. Roth was asked to describe team takeaway. Rothsaid it was working on getting turnovers (tip drill and strip drill). Roth described the strip drill tobe nothing more than a player holding the ball and a defender wrapping him up with a seconddefender trying to pry/pull the ball loose from the ball carrier. Later, Roth described teamtackling drills as having a ball carrier and a defender and they would walk at an angle for pursuittackling. Roth described another tackling drill where they would stand about five yards. apartand the defender would tackle them onto a large black pad (does not know what the name of thedrill is). After that they would go to Individual defense and then onto team defense (first teamdefense vs. scout team offense).Roth was asked how the drills went on the September 10 Roth said he was not there for the firsthour of practice because he was inside icing and had gone outside to run then returned to the locker room to ice again. When Roth went out to practice it looked like they were doing firstteam offense versus scout team defense. Roth was asked what they did after team offense and hesaid he did not know because he went into the locker room with Roth said he heardMaliki hit him but when asked if he actually saw the hit, Roth stated no and that he had onlyheard that Maliki hit him really hard. Roth was asked if he recalled who had said this and hestated no. Roth said came over and was standing next to him. Roth asked if hewas alright and said he was sick. Roth knew was sick the day before because hewas not at school. then lied down and Roth told him he might get in trouble.said, No, it s fine they know I m sick. Roth said came over and made surewas alright. Roth heard say his head and neck hurt. told him totake off his helmet and his pads. Roth said Mason Beachler took inside. They told himto go into the trainer's room and put a cold towel on his head. Roth said Mason was the only onewith as they walked to the locker room. Roth said he was not there for any of theconversations between the trainer andRoth said he did not see any hits in practice that stuck out in his mind. Roth was not presentduring the drill. Immediately after the drill, players were sent in to get changed and Roth waseither icing his injury or running on the track. Roth said he saw prior to practice and heappeared to be normal.

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Ohio Attorney General s OfficeBureau of Criminal Investigation


TITLE: INTERVIEW OF JOHN WILLIAMSSUMMARYOn September 30 2013 S/A Momchilov spoke with Woodmore High School football playerJohn Williams. The interview was conducted at Woodmore High Schoo1located at 633 FremontStreet Elmore Ohio.

DETAILS:On September 30 2013 S/A Momchilov spoke with Woodmore High School football playerJohn Williams. The interview was conducted at Woodmore High School located at 633 FremontStreet Elmore Ohio.Williams stated he was present at football practice on September 10 2013. Williams statedpractice started around 1515 hours and practice lasted for approximately two hours.Due to the fact that September 10 2013 was a hot day the team was allowed more water breaksthan usual. Williams did not know the exact number of water breaks.Williams explained that typical drills conducted at practice consist of individual offense teampass under pressure team run game individual defense team takeaway team tackle and teamdefense.S/A Momchilov asked Williams what kind of tackling drills are usually performed duringpractice. Williams stated a position tackling drill called bowling balls is typically performed.Williams advised that bowling ball is not run at full speed but there is a drill that is similar tobowling balls that is run at full speed. Williams stated that the bowling ball full speed drill has apad behind the person getting tackled and is usually set up about five feet apart. The persongetting tackled is holding a ball with the other arm down to the side.

File Number: SI-62-13-41-1194 File Title: Woodmore High SchoolAuthorin Agent: Cory Momchilov Case Agent: Ryan EmahiserReport Date: 10/2/2013 Exhibit Number: 3Investigative Activity: Interview of John Williams Supervisor Approval:

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SI-62-13-41-1194INTERVIEW OF JOHN WILLIAMSS/A Momchilov asked Williams if the bowling ball tackling drill was performed on September10, 2013. Williams stated no, but a drill similar to the bowling ball drill was conducted.Williams explained that because it was so hot out, the team was dressed in thud which consistsof shoulder pads, helmet, and a girdle. During practice the team was instructed to go and changeinto full pads. Williams stated the team was given eight minutes to get changed into full gear.Williams stated on eight or nine players arrived back within the eight minute time frame. Theplayers who were late were instructed to line up and the players who arrived on time wereinstructed by to hit them.Williams stated this was not a typical drill that was performed during practice, but stated it wassimilar to the bowling ball drill without the pad. Williams could not state exactly what was said,but stated that the players who were late were classified as old Woodmore and the players whowere on time were classified as new W oodmore. Williams stated that the coach said teach theold Woodmore something. According to Williams, they were not instructed to go full speed,only to tackle the other player. After the hit, the players were instructed to run to the cornfield.Williams stated he did not see get hit during this drill.S/A Momchilov asked Williams if he observed any hits during practice that stood out in hismind. Williams stated, Maybe during scout team, but I can 't remember.S/A Momchilov asked Williams ifhe remembered anyone getting hurt during practice. Williamsstated that he remembers seeing hurt during scout team. Williams then advised that hedid not think was hurt because was lying down with his helmet off and felt thathe was only overheated. Williams stated he also thought maybe got hit and was dizzydue to the heat.S/A Momchilov asked if anyone asked about welfare. Williams stated that otherplayers were standing by and talking to him. Williams stated that walkedby and asked if was okay. Someone told that they thoughtoverheated.Williams stated he thought went to the trainer, but could not remember exactly.Williams did state that was not checked out on the field because he thoughtwalked back to the trainer's room on his own. S/A Momchilov recorded the interview withWilliams. A CD of the interview was made and placed into the exhibit portion of the case filelabeled as Exhibit 3

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TITLE: INTERVIEW OF EVAN SANDWISCHSUMMARYOn September 30, 2013, S/A Momchilov spoke with Woodmore High School football playerEvan Sandwisch. The interview was conducted at Woodmore High School located at 633Fremont Street, Elmore, Ohio.

DETAILS:On September 30, 2013, S/A Momchilov spoke with Woodmore High School football playerEvan Sandwisch. Sandwisch stated he was at practice on September 10, 2013 and practice startedat 1515 hours and lasted until 1830 hours.Sandwisch stated that the team had a water break after every drill. Typical football practice drillsconsist of practicing catching, releases, and pat and go. Typical tackling drills consist of formtackling drills called bowling balls. There are two types ofbowling ball drills, one onto a pad andthe other where a pad is not present. When bowling ball is conducted without a pad the tackleronly lifts the other player up and does not take them to the ground. The bowling ball drill ontothe pad is run at full speed and the tackler is approximately six or seven yards away from theplayer that is being tackled. The person being tackled keeps their arms to the side and isdefenseless.On September 10 2013, Sandwisch stated that the team was dressed in three quarter pads whichconsisted of a helmet, shoulder pads, and a girdle. Drills performed during practice consisted ofthe bull in the ring drill and a lot of team drills which consisted of scout team versus first team.Sandwisch stated during practice the team was not going hard enough and the team wasinstructed to go and get changed into full pads. The team was allowed eight minutes to getchanged. When the players returned to practice after getting changed, the players were placedinto two groups old Woodmore and new Woodmore. Old Woodmore was lined up againstnew Woodmore. New Woodmore was allowed to tackle old Woodmore who were

File Number: SI-62-13-41-1194 File Title: Woodmore High SchoolAuthoring Agent: Cory Momchilov Case Agent: Ryan EmahiserReport Date: 10/2/2013 Exhibit Number: 3Investigative Activity: Interview of Evan Sandwisch

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SI-62-13-41-1194INTERVIEW OF EVAN SANDWISCHinstructed to keep their hands to their sides. Sandwisch explained this was similar to the bowlingball drill but the pad was not placed on the ground behind the person being tackled.Sandwisch stated he did not notice any big hits during this drill.Later towards the end ofpractice during team drills Sandwisch noticed thatwas lying on the ground and he said he was dizzy. S/A Momchilov asked Sandwischwas part of the scout team during team drills. Sandwisch stated that he did not thinkwent in because he may have still been sick from the week before.Zach Sandwisch asked if he was okay and told coach that was not feeling well.then sent in to see the trainer. Sandwisch said someone helped tosee the trainer but he could not remember who. S/ A Momchilov recorded the interview withSandwisch. A CD of the interview was made and placed into the exhibit portion of the case filelabeled as Exhibit 3

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SI 62 13 41 1194INTERVIEW OF EVAN SANDWISCHSUBJECT INFORMATION:

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TITLE: INTERVIEW OF BRADLEY BRINGMANSUMMARY:On September 30 2013 S/A Momchilov spoke with Woodmore High School football playerBradley Bringman. The interview was conducted at Woodmore High School located at 633Fremont Street Elmore Ohio.

DETAILSOn September 30 2013 S/A Momchilow spoke with Woodmore High School football playerBradley Bringman. Bringman was present for football practice on September 10 2013.Bringman stated practice started at 1515 hours and ended around 1830 hours.Bringman stated when it is hot outside the team gets more water breaks than usual. Bringmanadvised it seemed as if they were getting water breaks every five to ten minutes.Bringman explained that typical practice drills consist of wide receiver drills. In regard totackling drills typical drills are fit tackling shed drills shuffle drills and bowling balls.Bringman described the bowling ball drill as one player standing and the other player is on oneknee. When the coach blows the whistle the player on one knee tackles the player who isstanding. The drill is not run at full speed.There is also a variation of the bowling ball drill in which one player is standing in front of a padand the other player is approximately four or five yards away. The player that is four or fiveyards away will tackle the player who is standing in front of the pad. Bringman stated this drill isperformed at half to three quarters speed.Bringman explained on September 10 the football team was dressed in helmets shoulder padsand maybe a girdle underneath their shorts. All the normal drills were being conducted. Duringpractice the team was being lazy and instructed the team to go put their full gearon. allowed the team eight minutes to go and get dressed.

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SI-62-13-14-1194INTERVIEW OF BRADLEY BRINGMANBringman stated that when the team returned to the practice field, the team did a quick, intenseversion of the bowling ball drill. Bringman explained that the players who arrived back withinthe eight minutes were called new Woodmore and the players who did not return back in timewere called old Woodmore. Bringman stated that olds punishment was to run after the drill.Old Woodmore and new Woodmore were separated during the bowling ball drill. Old waslined up approximately five to six yards away from new. New was then instructed to tackle

the old Woodmore.Bringman stated he did not remember seeing any big hits during practice nor did he see anyonesick or injured during practice. However, Bringman did state he observed laydown during the very end of practice during team defense. was lying down behind thescout team offense. S/A Momchilov asked Bringman if anyone checked on as he waslying down. Bringman explained that he thought the trainer was out there next to S/ AMomchilov recorded the interview with Bringman. A CD of the interview was made and placedinto the exhibit portion of the case file labeled as Exhibit 3.

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SI 62 13 14 1194INTERVIEW OF BRADLEY BRINGMANSUBJECT INFORMATION:

NAME: Bradley BringmanADDRESS:PHONE:EMPLOYMENT

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TITLE: Interview with Todd Williams Jr.SUMMARY:On October 2 2013 SA Ryan Emahiser met with Todd Williams sophomore at WoodmoreHigh School and member of the Woodmore High School football team. SA Emahiser spokewith Williams at Penta Career Center. The interview was in regard to the allegations occurring atfootball practice on September 10 2013.

DETAILS:On October 2 2013 SA Ryan Emahiser met with Todd Williams sophomore at WoodmoreHigh School and member ofthe Woodmore High School football team. SA Emahiser spokewith Williams at Penta Career Center. The interview was in regard to the allegations occurring atfootball practice on September 10 2013. Williams was asked the same battery of questions thatwere asked to all other football players.SA Emahiser asked Williams ifhe was present for practice on September 10 2013 and headvised that he was. Williams advised that practice started at 3:15p.m. and ended around 6:30p.m. Williams advised September 10 was a very hot day and the players received regular waterbreaks throughout practice. Williams said that practice began with simple warm up drills to startthe day. Williams stated that he felt was out of control and was similar to adrill instructor when he ran practice.Williams said that on September 10, practice was not going the way coaches wanted.told the players they had eight minutes to go in and change into full pads. Williams saidthat he took his time changing and he and a few other players came out much later than theallotted eight minutes ordered by Williams said that when he and the other verylate players came out they could see players getting tackled on the practice field. Williams saidhe believed the players were approximately ten yards apart prior to tackling. Williams describedthe tackling as wrap up tackles and some players just being hit while standing defenseless.Williams said they could see the players run to the cornfield after being tackled.

File Number: SI-62-13-41-1194 File Title: Woodmore High SchoolAuthoring Agent: Ryan P. Emahiser fl P Case Agent: SA Ryan EmahiserReport Date: 10110/2013 Exhibit Number: Exhibit 1- /1Investigative Activity: Interview with player Todd Supervisor Approval: SAS JeffSookilliams

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SI-62-13-41-1194Interview with player Todd WilliamsWilliams said that upon arriving to the practice field, was upset because thequarterback, Jake, had his game pants on and was not supposed to. Williams said that

grabbed him, Tony Rozzi, and Jake Matwiezak by the jersey, in the shoulder pad areaand shoved them. Williams stated that then told them that they were oldWoodmore and that they were going to get what the other players got. Williams stated that

told them t just stand there and gave them no instruction on how to stand.Williams said that blew the whistle and John Morris tackled him. Williamsadvised that as soon as he got up tackled him. Williams said that during thetackling, Tony Rozzi and Dustin Haar started to scuffle, and the two players were broken apartby Williams said that scolded Tony Rozzi for fighting with ateammate. Williams said after that they ran to the cornfield. Williams said all of the coacheswere standing in the immediate area of the tackling drill. Williams stated the drill ended andthey moved on to the bull in the ring drill.Williams said that during the bull in the ring drill, there are no rules when trying to get past thedefender to the ball carrier. Williams said that the bull in the ring is a no-hold, barred type ofdrill, and that coaches have allowed wrestling moves. In the past, Williams has seen punchesthrown in the drill. Williams said that he did not see anyone take any serious hits or appear t beinjured. Williams said that practice went on, and he never saw anyone injured or acting ill atpractice. Williams also specified that he never saw until the end ofpracticewhen Zach Sandwich was walking to the trainer 's office. After seeing beingescorted to the trainer's room, Williams said that he did not see the rest ofpractice.Williams said that he did see the athletic director talking to during practice, but hewas not near them to hear the conversation.The interview was then concluded. A digital audio file of this interview has been placed into thecase file as Exhibit #1.

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SI 62 13 41 1194Interview with player Todd WilliamsSUBJECT INFORMATION:

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TITLE: INTERVIEW JEREMY CUEVASSUMMARYOn 9/30/2013, at approximately 1030 hours, Special Agent Najmulski spoke with Jeremy Cuevasto ascertain what he witnessed at Woodmore High School's football practice on September 10,2013 when was injured. The interview was recorded. The following is asummary of the interview.

DETAILSJeremy advised he plays football for the Woodmore High School football team. He said he wasat practice on September 10,2013. Jeremy said practice started around 1515 hours and lasteduntil 1830-1900 hours. Jeremy said he felt that the players were given enough water breaks duethe hot weather.

Jeremy said the players were told to put on full pads because they had a really bad practice.Everyone was hot and not taking practice seriously. He said they had eight minutes to dress. Thekids who took too long were the old Woodmore and the kids out on time were the newWoodmore. Jeremy said he was old Woodmore. Jeremy said they were separated into twodifferent lines. He estimated an average of seven yards between each line. Jeremy said some ofthe line was closer and some of the line was farther apart. He thought the farthest player was tenyards apart at the most. He said they were told to just stand there and not move when they gothit. He said he never heard to put his hands behind his back, but some of the kids were tellinghim that.Jeremy said no one appeared to be hurt after that. He said they went into a scout drill and thatis when came out because he did not feel good. He said he did not know which drill hadinjured because they had done multiple drills after the new/old Woodmore drill. Jeremynever talked to He saw a group of kids around while he was drinking water. Hecontinued to play after that. He said everyone thought he was dehydrated because of the heat.

File Number: SI-62-13-41-1194 File Title: Woodmore High SchoolAuthoring Agent: Tiffany a j m u l s k i - } ~ t v Case Agent: Tiffany NajmulskiReport Date: 10/112013 Exhibit Number:Investigative Activity: Interview with Jeremy Cuevas Supervisor Approval:

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SI-62-13-41-1194Interview with Jeremy CuevasJeremy thought was the first coach to check on but soon after someother coaches came over as well. Jeremy said he saw the trainer come out to the field and checkon however in a later interview with the told Najmulskihe never came out to the field. No other witnesses told Najmulski they saw the trainer come outto the field. Jeremy said he could not hear what said to the first time (on the field),but continued to play after getting a drink of water.Later when went to the training room, Jeremy said he was there and heard sayshould go to the hospital. He said said he might have a concussion. Jeremy said hewas standing in the doorway of the training room when he heard say this. Jeremy thought itwas at least half an hour from the time sat down on the field to when he went to thetrainer s room.Jeremy said he saw the athletic director talking to but he did not hear theconversation. Jeremy said later said the athletic director wanted to make sure thekids were getting plenty of water breaks.Jeremy said some of the players, not coaches, were talking about how they were not going to talkabout it and leave details amongst themselves. Jeremy said someone told Mr. Keiper, theprincipal, and then everyone started talking. He said that was something the majority of theplayers had all decided while in the locker room.

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SI-62-13-41-1194Interview with Connor Bringhamo into the locker room. He said went to the locker room and came back a little later

saying he felt better. Connor said did not play after that.Later Connor heard went to see the trainer after Connor talked to him. did notreturn to the field after that.During the interview Connor stopped mid-sentence a couple of times and did not finish. Whenasked he said he was not told not to speak because ofloyalty to the team.

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NAME: Connor BringhamADDRESS:PHONE:

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TITLE: INTERVIEW SKYLER BROWNSUMMARY:On 9/30/2013, at approximately 0915 hours, Special Agent Najmulski spoke with Skyler Brownto ascertain what he witnessed at Woodmore High School's football practice on September 10,2013 when was injured. The interview was recorded. The following is asummary of the interview.

DETAILS:Skyler advised that he plays on the junior varsity football team for Woodmore High School. Hesaid he was at practice on September 10, 2013. Skyler said practice started around 1515 hours

and lasted until 1800 hours. Skyler acknowledged it was really hot that day. He said his dad isthe assistant coach for the boys' soccer team and they did not have practice because of the heat.Skyler said he felt the football team was given ample water breaks.Skyler said practice started out easy because they were in shoulder pads and cleats. The coachesgot upset because they thought the players were being lazy. He said they were not catching well,the linemen were not doing tasks and routes were not run well. Skyler said he participated in allthe normal drills, but he did not do the one "bad drill." Najmulski asked him to explain.Skyler said the players were told to go get full pads on. He said that said they hadeight minutes to get their full pads on. Skyler said he was really late getting his on. By the timehe got out to the field, the other players were already lined up. The kids who were late all hadtheir hands behind their back. He said this was not normal procedure for drills. The kids that gotthere on time were hitting the other kids. Skyler said he was so late he did not get in the line toget hit and only had to run to the cornfield.Skyler said as he was running out to the field, he saw get hit. He said headbacklashed. He described this as s head hitting the ground and then bouncing on theground again. Skyler said got up slowly, but continued practice.

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SI-62-13-41-1194Interview with Skyler BrownLater in practice, Skyler saw lay down and hold onto his head. Skyler had not seen what

was doing before that. Multiple players came to see if was ok. Oneof the players,Zach Sandwisch, yelled out to the coaches that a player was down. Skyler said several of thecoaches came over to check on told some of the players to help him to thelocker room. Joe O'Connor and Tristan Roth helped to go see the trainer. Skyler did notsee after that.Najmulski asked if there had ever been a discussion about loyalty to the team being mentioned inreference to incident. Skyler said yes. He said it came from both players and coaches.He said he heard this here and there. When Najmulski inquired about more detail, Skyler saidevery Thursday the coaches put out papers and talk about being family to everyone. He said thatis the only time loyalty is talked about.

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SI 62 13 41 1194Interview with Skyler BrownSUBJECT INFORMATION:

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TITLE: Interview withSUMMARYOn Tuesday, September 3, 2013, SA Ryan Emahiser met with Woodmere High School Assistantat Penta Career Center. The purpose of meeting with was todiscuss allegations of physical abuse that occurred on September 10, 2013, at a Woodmere HighSchool football practice.

DETAILS:On Tuesday, September 3, 2013, SA Ryan Emahiser met with Woodmere High School Assistantat Penta Career Center. The purpose of meeting with was todiscuss allegations of physical abuse that occurred on September 10, 2013, at a Woodmere HighSchool football practice.

advised that he arrived to practice on September 10, 2013, at approximately 4:15p.m. asusual, changed his clothes and walked out to the practice field. said that the practiceseemed to be a regular practice, and that there was excessive heat so they were giving the playersmore water breaks than usual. stated that during practice he did not notice anyone thatwas ill or injured. said that around 5:15 p.m. he saw jogging back outfrom the school toward practice and he appeared to be fine at that point.said that he did not observe any players taking any hard hits during practice, or appear tohave been injured. said that he does not recall seeing lying on the ground orappearing ill. stated that he did not see the remainder of practice, anddid not hear that had been injured until the next day.

The interview was then concluded. A digital audio file of this interview has been placed into thecase file as Exhibit 1.

File Number: SI-62-13-41-1194 File Title: Woodmere High SchoolAuthoring Agent: Ryan P. Emahiser ~ Case Agent: SA Ryan EmahiserReport Date: 10/10/2013 Exhibit Number: Exhibit 1 j,/_2_ _Investigative Activity: Interview with Supervisor Approval: SAS Jeff o i j _ _

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TITLE: Interview with Ross WolfordSUMMARYOn October 1, 2013, SA Ryan Emahiser met with Ross Wolford, junior at Woodmore HighSchool and member of the Woodmore High School football team. SA Emahiser spoke withWolford at Penta Career Center. The interview was in regard to the allegations occurring atfootball practice on September 10, 2013.

DETAILS:On October 1, 2013, SA Ryan Emahiser met with Ross Wolford, junior at Woodmore HighSchool and member of the Woodmore High School football team. SA Emahiser spoke withWolford at Penta Career Center. The interview was in regard to the allegations occurring atfootball practice on September 10, 2013. Wolford was asked the same battery of questions thatwere asked to all other football players. Wolford's mother, Beth Wolford, was present for theinterview.SA Emahiser asked Wolford ifhe was present for practice on September 10, 2013, and headvised that he was present. Wolford said that practice started around 3:15 p.m., and due to hisattending Penta Career Center, he arrived around 3:30p.m. Wolford said practice that day lasteduntil around 6:30 p.m., and that the players had regular water breaks throughout the practice.Wolford explained to SA Emahiser the usual practice drills that are conducted at practice on anormal basis.SA Emahiser asked Wolford about practice specifically on September 10, and asked what eventsoccurred after warm up drills. Wolford stated that the coaches were not happy with the waypractice was going, and players were ordered by to go in to the locker room andchange into full gear. Wolford said players were only given eight minutes to change and be backon the practice field. Wolford said he was only thirty seconds late arriving back to the practicefield, and when he arrived the players who were late were separated from the on time players.Wolford stated the players who were late were called old Woodmore and the players thatarrived on time were called new Woodmore. Wolford estimated that the new Woodmore

File Number: SI-62-13-41-1194 File Title: Woodmore High SchoolAuthoring Agent: Ryan P. Emahiser fl pt Case Agent: SA Ryan EmahiserReport Date: 10/10/2013 Exhibit Number: Exhibit 1 lInvestigative Activity: Interview with player Ross Supervisor Approval: SAS JeffCooLolford

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SI-62-13-41-1194Interview with player Ross Wolfordconsisted of approximately fifteen players, and old Woodmore was the rest of the team, whichwas about thirty players.Wolford stated that separated the players into two groups, and told the playersto line up. Wolford said that pushed a new Woodmore player toward himand said hit 'em. Wolford said that his hands were at his sides, and that he never received anyinstructions on how to stand in the old Woodmore line. Wolford stated that after they were hitone time, the old Woodmore players ran to the cornfield. Wolford said that there did notappear to be any excessive tackling, aside from two players that were going at it, tackling eachother multiple times.Wolford said next the team did the bull in the ring drill. Wolford played the defensive playerwho tried to get the ball carrier. Wolford stated that he was up against Tony Rozzi, and thatRozzi knocked his helmet off. Wolford stated that play was stopped during the drill, and he wasallowed to put his helmet back on. Wolford said that when his helmet came off a second time,the drill was ended. Wolford said that he was not injured, and the climate of the drill was notabnormal from any other practice.SA Emahiser asked Wolford if anyone took any serious hits, and he advised that nothing stoodout to him. Wolford said that he never observed taking any serious hits.Wolford said that he saw throughout practice talking and he seemed normal. Wolfordsaid he never saw lying on the ground or become injured in any way. SA Emahiserasked Wolford ifhe believed that the tackling for practice on September 1 was out ofhand andhe advised that it was a little out of hand because ofhow hard everyone was hitting. SAEmahiser asked Wolford ifhe believed any coaches would intentionally cause any harm to theplayers and he did not believe that they would.The interview was then concluded. A digital audio file of this interview has been placed into thecase file as Exhibit #1.

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SI 62 13 41 1194Interview with player Ross WolfordSUBJECT INFORMATION:

NAME: Ross M. WolfordADDRESS:PHONE:EMPLOYMENT

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INVESTIGATIVE REPORT

TITLE: Interview with John MorrisSUMMARYOn October 1, 2013, SA Ryan Emahiser met with John Morris, senior at Woodmore High Schooland member of the Woodmore High School football team. SA Emahiser spoke with Morris atPenta Career Center. The interview was in regard to the allegations occurring at football practiceon September 10, 2013.

DETAILS:On October 1, 2013, SA Ryan Emahiser met with John Morris, senior at Woodmore High Schooland member of the Woodmore High School football team. SA Emahiser spoke with Morris atPenta Career Center. The interview was in regard to the allegations occurring at football practiceon September 10, 2013. Morris was asked the same battery of questions that were asked to allother football players. Morris' mother Jennifer Anderson-Morris was present for the interview.Morris stated that he was present for practice on September 10 and that practice was from around3:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Morris said that day was very hot and players were given regular waterbreaks. Morris said he plays offensive tackle and defensive end on the football team, and thatTuesdays are normally reserved for tackling drills. Morris said that on September 10,told the players to go inside and change into full pads, and that the players had eightminutes to get back out on the practice field. Morris stated that he went in to change and made itback out to the practice field within the eight minutes.Morris said told the players who came out from changing on time to get in aline and the players arriving late to form a separate line. Morris said that there wereapproximately six players that were on time, and the remainder of the team was late. Morrisstated that said, This is what happens when you let your teammates down andyou're not doing what you're supposed to be doing. Morris said that grabbeda player and physically pointed him toward one of the late players and said hit 'em. Morrissaid that did not give any instructions to the players that were late, also knownas the old Woodmore players. Morris said that he was the second player to tackle one of the

File Number: SI-62-13-41-1194 File Title: Woodmore High SchoolAuthoring Agent: Ryan P. Emahiser fl PC Case Agent: SA Ryan EmahiserReport Date: 1011 0/2013 Exhibit Number: Exhibit 1 JInvestigative Activity: Interview with player John Supervisor Approval: SAS J e f f C 6 ~Morris

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SI-62-13-41-1194Interview with player John Morrislate players, and he advised that tapped him on the shoulder and told him hit'em. Morris said the tackling was a wrap up tackle that followed through to the ground.Following the tackle, the tacklees would run to the cornfield. Morris said that he first tackledBen Wilt, a freshman, and tackled a total of about five other players. Morris said that they hadnever done the drill in this manner. Usually the drill was done in a circuit, with fewer players andthe players were tackled into a pad. Morris said the tackling portion was the exact same formatused in the tackling drill during circuit training.Morris stated that while the late players were only tackled once, the on time players went downthe line and continued to make multiple tackles. Morris said that all of the late players weretackled to their backs in a wrap up tackle, except for some of the bigger players. Morris advisedthat the drill began with players standing about five yards apart and eventually increased to aboutten yards. Morris said that he did not recall any serious hits sustained by any players that couldhave caused an injury. Morris stated t h ~ there were some players that put their hands behindtheir backs, some players had their hands at their sides, and other players took a defensive stance.Morris said at no time was anyone ever instructed to put their hands behind their backs, and theplayers that did put their hands behind their backs most likely did it out of confusion.Morris said that the only players who were excessive in the tackling were Tony Rozzi and DustinHaar, who were not present for the directions of the drill. Morris stated at one point, Rozzi andHaar were separated by the coaches because their tackling was so excessive. Morris said thatafter the tackling drill, they did the bull in the ring drill, and he did not recall any hits thatstood out to him as being excessive or having caused an injury.Morris said that after the two drills, they did team offense and team defense. Morris stated heheard someone yell that was lying on the ground. SA Emahiser asked Morris ifhe ever saw take any hard hits and he advised that he did not. Morris said thatwas lying on the ground behind some players and , who was running the offense.Morris said that he did not see until the end ofpractice when he walked by the trainer'sroom. Morris stated that he went into the trainer's room to see and he was lying on thetable and he looked dehydrated. Morris said that the trainer was not in the room at the time, andhe may have been trying to call parents or talking to the coaches about Morrissaid that had a towel over his face and did not say anything to him. Morris advised thathe did not have any other interactions with the rest of the evening.

The interview was then concluded. A digital audio file of this interview has been placed into thecase file as Exhibit 1

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SI 62 13 41 1194Interview with player John MorrisSUBJECT INFORMATION:

NAME: John M. MorrisADDRESS:PHONE:EMPLOYMEN

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SI-62-13-41-1194Interview with player Antonio Rozziteam did the bull in the ring drill. Rozzi said that they had done both drills for years, includingthis year.Rozzi stated that throughout practice he did not see anyone take any significant hits. Rozzi saidthat the only player that he saw who may have been hurt or injured was who hesaw lying on the ground. Rozzi said that he saw check on Rozzi said thatit looked like one of the coaches pointed toward water and a player brought something todrink. Rozzi said that the rest of the team went on with practice and he did not see again.SA Emahiser asked Rozzi if he knew when appeared to be injured and he advised that itwas toward the end of practice, approximately around 6:00 p.m.Rozzi said that he saw make and receive tackles during practice, but nothing stood out tohim as being the cause for injury.

The interview was then concluded. A digital audio file of this interview has been placed into thecase file as Exhibit 1.

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SI 62 13 41 1194Interview with player Antonio RozziSUBJECT INFORMATION:

NAME: Antonio E.S. RozziADDRESS:PHONE:EMPLOYMENT

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Were you at practice on Tuesday, September 10th ?

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INVESTIG TIVE R PORT

TITLE: INTERVIEW OF CLARK JIVIDENSUMMARYOn September 30, 2013, S/A Momchilov spoke with Woodmore High School football playerClark Jividen. The interview was conducted at Woodmore High School located at 633 FremontStreet, Elmore, Ohio.

DETAILSOn September 30, 2013, S/A Momchilov spoke with Woodmore High School football playerClark Jividen. Jividen stated he was present at football practice on September 10, 2013. Jividenstated that football practice started around 1515 hours. Jividen stated he left practice early onSeptember 10, 2013 to attend an Eagle Scout meeting. Jividen stated that he was present for atleast half of practice.Jividen stated that the football team had more water breaks than normal, but could not give anexact number due to the fact that he was not present for the whole practice.Practice drills usually consist of tip drills, knuckles in the grass, and practice on throwingbowling balls. S/A Momchilov asked Jividen to elaborate more on the bowling ball drills.Jividen explained that one person will be on offense and one person will be on defense. Theperson on offense will push the defender out and then kind of slide and throw their arms up.Jividen advised the purpose of the drill is to practice on tackling form. Jividen stated that thisdrill is not run at full speed but when players are wearing full pads they are supposed to take theoffensive player to the ground.S/A Momchilov asked if there is usually a pad on the ground during the bowling ball drill.Jividen explained that there is not. S/A Momchilov asked ifthere is a drill that uses a pad that isplaced on the ground. Jividen explained that there is a drill that uses a pad. During that drill, aplayer is standing in front of the pad and a tackler runs at full speed and tackles the player ontothe pad.

File Number: SI-62-13-41-1194 File Title: Woodmore High SchoolAuthoring Agent: Cory Momchilov Case Agent: Ryan EmahiserReport Date: 1011/2013 Exhibi t Number: 3Investigative Activity: Interview of Clark Jividen Supervisor Approval:

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SI-62-13-41-1194INTERVIEW OF CLARK JIVIDENOn September 10, 2013, Jividen stated that typical drills were being conducted that day. S/AMomchilov then asked Jividen about new and ''old. Jividen stated that askedthe team if they wanted to be the old Woodmore or the new Woodmore. Jividen explainedthat stressed that old Woodmore did not work as hard and did not have agood season. To be the new Woodmore, stated that the team needs toimprove and discipline themselves more.During practice, gave the team eight minutes to go back into the locker room toget changed into full practice gear. Jividen stated that only about half of the team made it back tothe practice field within the eight minute time frame. Jividen advised that is what started theold and new Woodmore.

then instructed the players who did not make it back in time to stand in line.The players who did make it back in time were instructed to stand in a different line. Jividenstated that players were not matched up with each other according to size and it was completelyrandom. was yelling to go full on the players who arrived back within the eightminutes and tackle the players who did not arrive back within the eight minutes. Jividenexplained the players who did not make i t back in time were to stand there with their handsbehind their back or to their side and not move. Jividen explained that the tackler wasapproximately six to seven yards away from the player being tackled.Jividen explained that this was not a typical drill and has never been conducted before. Jividenfelt it was done for disciplinary reasons.S/A Momchilov asked Jividen if he remembered any players getting hit hard. Jividen stated thathe got hit pretty hard and remembers telling new Woodmore to go as hard asthey could.Jividen stated he did not remember getting hurt during this drill.After this drill the players were instructed to run to the cornfield. Jividen left practice early anddid not see hurt or lying on the field during practice. S/A Momchilov recorded theinterview with Jividen. A CD of the interview was made and placed into the exhibit portion ofthe case file labeled as Exhibit 3

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C I.:; r \ \ J; v."tlc"' - Were you at practice on Tuesday, September 10th ?.How long was practice (Time Started/End)?

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Ohio Attorney General's OfficeBureau of Criminal Investigation


TITLE: Interview of Henry FloresSUMMARYOn September 30, 2013, SA Jon Lieber interviewed Henry Flores. The purpose of the interviewwas to gather information regarding Henry s knowledge of the treatment ofWoodmore footballplayers and the injury

DETAILS:On September 30,2013, at approximately 1034 hours, SA Jon Lieber interviewed Henry Floresat the Woodmore High School located at 633 Fremont Street, Elmore, Ohio 43416.Henry stated that he was present at the football practice held on September 10. The practicebegan at approximately 1515 hours and ended at approximately 1800 hours. Henry stated that itwas hot and humid that day and in his opinion the players were given more than an averagenumber of water breaks. SA Lieber asked Henry what types of drills are normally conductedduring football practice. These drills are described below.

Team Tackle- Consists of four separate stages.1. Two players. One player stands in front of a pad that is lying on the ground. Thesecond player tackles the first player onto the pad.2. Two players. Player one starts on his knees and goes through the tackling motions on

player two, but does not take player two to the ground.3. Three players. Player one is the ball carrier, player two is an offensive linemen,player three is a defensemen. The object of the drill is for player three (defensemen)to tackle player one (ball carrier).4. Tackling sled. The tackling sled consists of tackling dummies that the players hit in

an effort to move the sled in a backward direction.Henry stated that only the three player drill described above was conducted during the September10 practice. Henry further stated that the players were told to change into full pads within eightminutes. Only about eight players made it back to the practice field in the time allotted. Coach

File Number: SI-62-13-41-1194 File Title: Woodmore High SchoolAuthoring Agent: Jonathan Lieber ~ z Case Agent: Ryan EmahiserReport Date: 10/2/2013 Exhibit Number: 4 / 2Investigative Activity: Interview of Henry Flores Supervisor Approval: SASJeffCool(

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then told the players that were late that they were old Woodmore and that theywould stand in a line while new Woodmore, the players that made it back in time, would hitthem. The distance between the players was estimated to be five feet. did nottell the players that they could not defend themselves. Henry stated that he fought back. Theold Woodmore players were hit one time each and then told to run the com. Running the comrequires the players to run to an adjoining cornfield and back.Aft en running the com, the team conducted a team tackle three player drill (drill 3 on page oneof this report). After this drill Henry noticed that was injured and lying on the ground.Other players checked on and then notified one of the coaches. The coach then had

taken to the trainer's room.The next day, September 11, Henry heard from brother, thatcould barely walk to the car after practice.A CD containing an audio recording of the interview ofHenry Flores is appended for review asexhibit #4.

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TITLE: INTERVIEW- JACOB M. MATWIEJCZWK

SUMMARYAt 1055 hours, Special Agent Thomas Brokamp met with Jacob M. Matwiejczwk at theWoodmore High School in Elmore, Ohio. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss withMatwiejczwk events that had occurred in football practice on September 10,2013.

DETAILS:Brokamp explained the nature of the inteniiew to Matwiejczwk. He said that he is a senior inhigh school and is the starting quarterback for the Woodmore High School football team. He saidthat he was at practice that day. He said that it started out as a normal practice. He said that theywere sloppy and were not having a good practice. He said that the coaches told them that theyhad eight 8) minutes to get in and change into their practice pants and get back on the field.Jacob said that it took him about thirteen 13) minutes to get back because he could not find hispractice pants.Jacob said that he and a couple other guys were walking out and saw the lines of people gettinghit by other players. He said that he had to get hit once. Brokamp asked Jacob ifhe felt that therewas anything that was out of bounds. Jacob said that in most drills you are allowed to protectyourself. In that drill they told the players not to protect themselves. When asked aboutprotecting themselves, Jacob said that the coaches told them that they were not to defendthemselves, but just to stand there. He did not see anyone get hit really hard.The normal practice followed and they went over offense and defense. They had plenty of waterduring the practice. Jacob had no idea that was hurt until after the practice. He did not seehim wandering around during practice. The interview was concluded at 11 05 hours.

File Number: SI-62-13-41-1194 File Title: Woodmore High SchoolAuthoring Agent: S/A T. R. Brokamp Case Agent: S/A T. R. BrokampReport Date: 10/3/2013 Exhibit Location: 6 lInvestigative Activity: Interview Supervisor Approval: SAS Jeff o o k ~ ~ \ _

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SUBJECT INFORMATION:

NAME: Jacob M MatwiejczwkADDRESSPHONE:EMPLOYMENTDOB

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TITLE: INTERVIEW- JOEY B. O CONNORSUMMARY:At 1000 hours, Special Agent Thomas Brokamp met with Joey B O Connor at the WoodmoreHigh School in Elmore, Ohio. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss with O Connor eventsthat had occurred in football practice on September 10,2013.

DETAILS:O Conner said that he was a sophomore wide receiver for the Woodmore High School footballteam. He said that he is presently on injured reserve and awaiting hip surgery. He was in thetrainer s room for therapy during practice on September 10, 2013. He did not see or hearanything that occurred on the practice field that day. The interview concluded at 1005 hours.

File Number: SI-62-13-41-1194 File Title: Woodmore High SchoolAuthoring Agent: S/A T R Brokamp Case Agent: S/A T R BrokampReport Date: 10/3/2013 Exhibit Location: 6 ?Investigative Activity: Interview Supervisor Approval: SAS J e f f o ~ k

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NAME: Joseph Joey B. OconnorADDRESS:PHONE:EMPLOYMENT

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Ohio Attorney General's OfficeBureau of Criminal Investigation


TITLE: Interview withSUMMARY:On Monday, September 30,2013, SA Ryan Emahiser met with Woodmore High School

at Woodmore High School. The purpose of meeting withwas to discuss allegations of physical abuse that occurred on September 10, 2013, at aW oodmore High School football practice.

DETAILS:On Monday, September 30, 2013, SA Ryan Emahiser met with Woodmore High Schoolat Woodmore High School. The purpose of meeting withwas to discuss allegations of physical abuse that occurred on September 10, 2013, at a

Woodmore High School football practice.advised that he was present at the football practice on September 10, 2013. said

that coaches were having issues with the players' focus near the beginning of practice.said the players were sent in to change into full pads, and they were given eight minutes to beback on the practice field. advised that only about six to seven players made it back tothe practice field on time. said that upon arriving to the practice field, players wereseparated into the late players and players that came out on time. said thatcalled the players that returned to the practice field on time new Woodmore and the lateplayers old Woodmore. Old Woodmore did not meet expectations.

said that instructions to the on time players were to tackle the lateplayers. stated that he was not sure of exact instructions, but it wassomething to the effect of put a hit on 'em, ' or let 's hit. also said that didtell the players to throw bowling balls, which referred to a tackling drill that they normallyperformed in practice. said the players were approximately four to five yards apart fromeach other. said that no one was ever told to put their hands behind their back, or standdefenseless.

File Number: SI-62-13-41-1194 File Title: Woodmore High School. E ah. lPCAuthormg Agent: Ryan P m tser Case Agent: SA Ryan Emahiser

Report Date: 9/30/2013 Exhibit Number: Exhibit #I LInvestigative Activity: Interview with ISupervisor Approval: SAS Jeff CoJk'lMI/ _U\.l ~

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said that there were at least three to four coaches present when wasrunning the first drill after the players changed. advised that he never saw anything thatwould be considered malice, or extracurricular to football technique. said that during thisdrill, they were still performing fundamentals of football. said thatdrill was very short lived, and that only one side did the tackling.

said after the tackling drill, players went to the bull in the ring drill. stated thathe did not see anyone take any serious hits, or appear to be injured throughout the drills.said that after both tackling drills, did not show any signs of being ill or injuredthat he observed. stated that he did not have any interactions with for the rest ofpractice. never went into the trainer's room to see when he was supposedlyinjured.

said that he did see appearing to be injured or sick almost at the end ofpractice. was sitting on the ground, near the water with his pads off. said that hesaw in the area checking on Mason Beachler. He saw being walked intothe school, he assumed to the training room, by two other players. said that he wasunsure who the players were that walked into the school.The interview was then concluded. A digital audio file of this interview has been placed into thecase file as Exhibit 1

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TITLE: Interview with Athletic Director Stephen BarrSUMMARYOn Monday, September 30,2013, SA Ryan Emahiser met with Woodmore High School AthleticDirector Stephen Barr at Woodmore High School. The purpose of meeting with Barr was todiscuss allegations ofphysical abuse that occurred on September 10,2013, at a Woodmore HighSchool football practice.

DETAILS:On Monday, September 30,2013, SA Ryan Emahiser met with Woodmore High School AthleticDirector Stephen Barr at Woodmore High School. The purpose of meeting with Barr was todiscuss allegations of physical abuse that occurred on September 10, 2013, at a Woodmore HighSchool football practice.SA Emahiser asked Barr ifhe was on the school grounds September 10, 2013, and he advisedthat he was. Barr said that day was especially hot, and he and several of the coaches had beenmonitoring the heat index for the day. Barr advised SA Emahiser that he had been in contactwith throughout the day about the heat. Barr stated that has aguide that directs them on what the recommendations are for different temperatures. Therecommendation was extended and frequent water breaks were to be given. Barr said that therewas never any concern for safety that day, and he was only recommending to coaches that theyprovide extra water breaks and rest to the students.Barr stated that only one coach, the boys soccer coach, Carlo Puccino, cancelled practice due tothe heat at his own discretion. Barr said he did not tell any coaches to cancel practice due to theheat. Barr stated that he went outside around 4:15p.m. and 5:00p.m. and visited the differentteams outside around the school. He was checking on them and ensuring that everything wasgoing well. Barr said he was also checking to make sure the teams had sufficient water supplies.Barr said that when he visited the football team, he did not observe the team conducting anyparticular drills, and he did not see any i l l or injured players.

File Number: SI-62-13-41-1194 File Title: Woodmore High SchoolAuthoring Agent: Ryan P. Emahiser P Case Agent: SA Ryan EmahiserReport Date: 10111/2013 Exhibit Number: Exhibit 1Investigative Activity: Interview with Athletic Supervisor Approval: SAS Jeff ~irector Stephen Barr

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SI-62-13-41-1194Interview with Athletic Director Stephen BarrThe interview was then concluded. A digital audio file of this interview has been placed into thecase file as Exhibit 1.

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SI-62-13-41-1194Interview with Athletic Director Stephen BarrSUBJECT INFORMATION:

NAME: RBarrADDRESS: 845 OH 43402PHONE:

EMPLOYMENT: Woodmore Local SchoolsDOB 4/13/1961 SSN: SEX: Male RACE: WhiteHEIGHT: 5 WEIGHT: 210 HAIR: Brown EYES: HazelSNIW WitnessCCH:

OTHER:

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TITLE: Interview with Chase KutchenriterSUMMARYOn September 30, 2013, SA Ryan Emahiser met with Chase Kutchenriter, sophomore atWoodmore High School and member of the Woodmore High School football team. SAEmahiser spoke with Kutchenriter at Woodmore High School. The interview was in regard to theallegations occurring at football practice on September 10, 2013.

DETAILSOn September 30, 2013, SA Ryan Emahiser met with Chase Kutchenriter, sophomore atWoodmore High School and member of the Woodmore High School football team. SAEmahiser spoke with Kutchenriter at Woodmore High School. The interview was in regard to theallegations occurring at football practice on September 10,2013. Kutchenriter was asked thesame battery of questions that were asked to all other football players.Kutchenriter advised that he was present on September 10 for practice. When the coaches sentthe team in to change into full pads, he had headed into the trainer's office to have his wristlooked at. Kutchenriter said the coaches were upset with how practice was going and the playerswere given a time limit to change into full pads. Kutchenriter said that later, he carne back out topractice in regular clothes because he received an injury to his wrist.

Kutchenriter said that by the time he arrived out to the practice field, the rest of the team was justfinishing the drill that was running. Kutchenriter said that players were juststanding in line taking a hit, and that the tackling players were hitting the tacklees at full bore.Kutchenriter said that most ofthe players being tackled just stood there with their hands at theirsides. Kutchenriter stated that he did not recall the team ever doing this drill in practice. Whenasked if anyone took any hard hits, or if anyone appeared to be injured, Kutchenriter said that hedid not see anything extraordinary. Kutchenriter said that he knew had beenfeeling sick that day, but he did not see take any hard hits, until running the scout teamoffense. Kutchenriter said that he saw take a couple helmet to helmet hits while playingscout offense.

File Number: SI-62-13-41-1194 File Title: Woodmore High School. / l P ~Authoring Agent: Ryan P. Emahiser Case Agent: SA Ryan Emahiser

Report Date: 10/8/2013 Exhibit Number: Exhibit 1 lInvestigative Activity: Interview with player Chase Supervisor Approval: SAS Jeff o o ~ XKutchenriterOCT 1 1 2 \3 /This document is the property of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and is confidential in nature. N e i t e ~

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SI-62-13-41-1194Interview of player Chase Kutchenriter

Kutchenriter said that at some point came out of team offense and lay down by hishelmet. Kutchenriter advised that was on the ground and told him that he did not feelwell. Within a minute, walked over to check on Kutchenriter said that

asked how he was feeling, and responded with, I feel sick. Kutchenritersaid that then instructed him to walk to the trainer's office to get looked at.Kutchenriter stated that he picked up helmet, helped up, and walked him to thetrainer's office. Kutchenriter said that walked on his own power to the trainer's room,and was telling him that he felt sick and that he had thrown up on the practice field.Kutchenriter said that upon arriving at the trainer's room, he left sitting down and wentto get the trainer. The was at the volleyball game in the main gym.Kutchenriter stated that when came into the trainer's room, he began evaluatingand was asking questions about how he felt. Kutchenriter said that told thetrainer that his head hurt and he had taken a couple of hard hits. The trainer was concerned that

may have suffered a concussion. Kutchenriter advised that wanted to close hiseyes and sleep, and they did not want him to sleep. Kutchenriter said that he was in the parkinglot and saw the trainer and put in the car. Kutchenriter said that

appeared to be out of it when they placed in the car, and the trainer calledparents.

Kutchenriter stated that he was never told to be dishonest about the practice on September 10.The interview was then concluded. A digital audio file of this interview has been placed into thecase file as Exhibit #1.

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TITLE: Interview with Benjamin WiltSUMMARY:On September 30, 2013, SA Ryan Emahiser met with Benjamin Wilt, freshman at WoodmoreHigh School and member of the Woodmore High School football team. SA Emahiser spokewith Wilt at W oodmore High School. The interview was in regard to the allegations occurring atfootball practice on September 10, 2013.

DETAILS:On September 30, 2013, SA Ryan Emahiser met with Benjamin Wilt, freshman at WoodmoreHigh School and member of the Woodmore High School football team. SA Emahiser spokewith Wilt at Woodmore High School. The interview was in regard to the allegations occurring atfootball practice on September l 0, 2013. Wilt was asked the basic battery of questions that wereposed to all of the W oodmore football players.Wilt advised that he was present at practice on September 10, 2013, and that practice beganaround 3:15 p.m. that day and ended around 6:15 p.m. Wilt stated that all grade levels practicetogether, and that day they had regular water breaks throughout practice. Wilt said on September10, the practice was not going well according to the coaches, and the coaches made them goinside and change into full pads. The players were given eight minutes to go into the lockerroom and change, and the players were separated into those that returned on time and those thatdid not. Wilt said that the players that were on time were called new Woodmore and theplayers that were late were called old Woodmore. Wilt said that they began a drill in whichthe players that were late would get hit and then run to the cornfield. Wilt said they hadpreviously never done this drill, and that he was in the group oflate players. Wilt said thattold the new Woodmore players to hit the old Woodmore players and said,Just hit 'em.SA Emahiser asked Wilt how many players were in the on time, new Woodmore line and hesaid around ten, no more than fifteen. Wilt said that the old W oodmore line consisted of about75 percent of the rest of the team, around thirty players. Wilt said told the players to

File Number: SI-62-13-41-1194 File Title: Woodmore High Schoolfl PCAuthormg Agent: Ryan P. Emah1ser Case Agent: SA Ryan Emahiser

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SI-62-13-41-1194Interview with player Benjamin Wiltjust stand there and not move prior to the drill beginning. Wilt said that after each late playerwas hit once they would run to the cornfield. Wilt said that was running the newWoodmore/old Woodmore drill, but that the other coaches were in the practice field area aswell.Wilt said that he did recall there being several big hits during the bull in the ring drill. Wiltsaid that the hits were regular football hits, just hard hits. Wilt said he did not see any playersappearing ll or injured. Wilt said he never observed getting injured, orappearing injured, because they play different positions on the team s they practice in differentareas. Wilt said that there was nothing irregular to him about the events that occurred that day,and he stated that it was football.The interview was then concluded. A digital audio file of this interview has been placed into thecase file as Exhibit #1.

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NAME: Benjamin WiltADDRESS:PHONE:EMPLOYMENT

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TITLE: Interview of Joseph FloresSUMMARYOn September 30, 2013, SA Ryan Emahiser met with Joseph Flores, junior at Woodmore HighSchool and member of the Woodmore High School football team. SA Emahiser spoke withFlores at W oodmore High School. The interview was in regard to the allegations occurring atfootball practice on September 10, 2013.

DETAILS:On September 30, 2013, SA Ryan Emahiser met with Joseph Flores, junior atWoodmore HighSchool and member of the Woodmore High School football team. SA Emahiser spoke withFlores at Woodmore High School. The interview was in regard to the allegations occurring atfootball practice on September 10, 2013.Flores stated that he was present for practice on September 10 and that practice began around3:15 p.m. and lasted until 6:30 p.m. Flores stated that he remembered that day well because ofthe excessive heat, and said that he recalls the team had around five to six water breaks duringpractice. Flores said that because some players were not practicing hard enough, the coachesmade the players go back into the locker room and change into full pads. Flor

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