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Former Mass. Teacher Indicted on 3 Counts of Rape, Berkshire DA Says

On Tuesday, March 24, a Berkshire County grand jury indicted former Miss Hall's School teacher Matthew Rutledge on three counts of rape following testimony from former students Melissa Fares and Hilary Simon.
Prosecutors initially declined to charge Rutledge in 2024 because victims were 16 at the time of alleged incidents, but the investigation reopened following public outcry and a special team's evidence review.
An independent report commissioned by Miss Hall's School found the institution failed to adequately investigate reports of Rutledge's inappropriate conduct spanning three decades and involving five girls.
Berkshire District Attorney Timothy Shugrue commended Fares and Simon for their "bravery and continued cooperation," stating "they have waited far too long for justice" and he remained committed to accountability.
State Representative Leigh Davis is advancing legislation H.4538 to prevent educator sexual misconduct, while the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit has established a tipline at 449-5055 for additional allegations.

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