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The Newport School Committee hired a former state police commander to investigate the alleged abuse of a special needs student.

Four Rogers High School students have been arrested and charged with assault in connection with the incident.

The investigation will review the school system's response and identify any necessary corrective actions.

NEWPORT – Videos of Rogers High School students allegedly abusing a fellow student with special needs led the Newport School Committee on Nov. 26 to hire a former Rhode Island State Police commander to investigate.

In a unanimous vote, taken when the School Committee was in executive session, members chose to hire Steven O'Donnell to carry out an independent full review of recent incidents at the high school.

That includ

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