Assault charges against ex-Solon wrestling coach Rob Farley dismissed

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BEDFORD , Ohio (WJW) — Charges against a former middle school wrestling coach who had been accused of assaulting a student have been dismissed.

The misdemeanor assault charges against Robert Farley were dismissed on Wednesday, Bedford Municipal Court records show. The judge also granted a motion to seal Farley’s record.

Farley, who was a coach at Solon Middle School, had been accused of pushing a 15-year-old high school student’s head into a wall and holding it there with his foot, FOX 8 News previously reported .

It happened in January during a wrestling practice, police said at the time. The student and his parent then filed an assault report. Farley turned himself in soon after. The district placed Farley on leave. He later resigned .

A spokesperson released a statement Thursday on behalf of the district which reads, in part:

The student and family in this situation did exactly what we encourage: If you see something, say something. They promptly notified the school and authorities about the coach’s behavior so it could be investigated and addressed. The coach resigned from his position shortly after the incident.

We remain committed to fostering a safe, respectful and positive environment for all students.

Statement from Solon City School District

The district urges anyone who sees something “concerning” to report it to a trusted adult or school administrators, or via the Safe Schools Helpline at 800-418-6423 ext. 359.

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