Sex abuse victims at Carolina Friends come forward 40 years later

The Carolina Friends School (CFS) has announced they have learned about sexual misconduct between a former principal and students 40 years ago. The Durham-based Quaker school first heard of the misconduct in 2012. An independent investigation revealed five victims who were former students, including one student who said they were touched inappropriately by a former teacher. Mike Hanas, current principal of CFS, told media that the school reached out to the former principal who did not deny the claims and “expressed remorse for the anguish and harm he had caused. The school is fully cooperating with an investigation into the claims by the Orange Country Sheriff’s Office. Although any crimes that occurred are well past the statute of limitations for such offenses, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department is asking that any victims contact them. Read more here. If you or someone you love was sexually abused, please contact us at 919-240-4054.