Horror at Hope high school
On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, an alleged sexual assault occurred inside Hope High School in Providence, leading to criminal charges against four juvenile students.
Core Details of the Incident
The Allegation: According to police reports and local reporting, a 16-year-old female student contacted her father from school at around 11:00 AM on Wednesday to report that she had been sexually assaulted by four male students in an area under a staircase.
Charges Filed: On Thursday, September 24, Providence Police charged four juveniles with first-degree sexual assault. All four are currently being held at the Rhode Island Training School.
Reporting Timeline: Hope High School Principal Francisco Velasquez notified the School Resource Officer (SRO), who formally reported the incident to Providence Police around 11:30 AM on September 23.
Official Statements: Principal Velasquez sent a letter to the school community acknowledging a “serious incident” and initiating an internal review. Providence Public Schools stated they are cooperating fully with law enforcement, while police noted that further details remain limited due to the ongoing investigation and the ages of the minors involved.
rcParents have complained of lack of oversight in the school with a weak principal.es Incoming Mayor Morales plans to remove police from schools and remove cameras around the city. Morales believes In “restorative justice,” which would amount to the 4 boys apologizing to the rape victim as punishment. Sources within the school claim this is not the first gang-rape but the school covers it up.
