The George Hopkins abuse claims are very disturbing...

[LeanderMomma]

Why are there so many predators in this world!?

 

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/cadets-drum-bugle-corps-george-hopkins-sexual-abuse-harrassment-allentown-pennsylvania.html

[herbaflerb]

It's disgusting. And quite honestly? Disappointed but not surprised. The Cadets have quite a cult-y reputation. I'm not saying they're good or bad- just stating what I've heard.

[MadisonBandMan1]

Well it has been posted that he has resigned from the program. I guess is all I can really say is finally.

[Hard Core Band Fan]

You'd be surprised how common this has been. I have stories that you wouldn't believe.

[Rubisco]

It's stomach-turning, all these creeps in youth activities who abuse their power. Pretty much everyone I know who is (or was) deeply involved in the marching arts has some sort of abuse story -- whether it happened to them personally or somebody they know. It's really messed up. Teaching young people is a privilege. How can you betray their trust like that?

[LeanderMomma]

Sickening.