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Parents in Coweta, Oklahoma trusted their local junior high school to keep their children safe. Instead, multiple students came forward with disturbing allegations of assault and harassment that administrators allegedly ignored for years. When journalists arrived to ask why no one was held accountable, Principal David Wineinger's response was unlike anything ever captured on camera.
The Allegations That Rocked Coweta
At least six junior high boys reported being violated during PE classes at Coweta Public Schools. A seventh-grade girl said she was held down and assaulted under a lunchroom table while a coach allegedly looked on. A fourth-grade boy described being attacked for defending a friend from an older football player.
The incidents weren't isolated to one location. Students reported abuse in locker rooms, cafeterias, and even on bus rides home. According to parents, these weren't typical schoolyard scuffles but serious assaults that should have triggered immediate investigations and notifications.
Years of Silence From School Leadership
Principal David Wineinger became the focus of parent complaints as reports mounted. According to sources, his typical response to concerned families was dismissive: "Boys will be boys." Despite multiple allegations spanning years, no meaningful disciplinary action was taken against perpetrators.
Parents discovered that the school district failed to send notification letters about the incidents. Families learned about attacks on their children through unofficial channels rather than official school communications, leaving many wondering what else administrators might be hiding.
The Confrontation That Changed Everything
When Guerrilla Publishing journalist Ron Durbin arrived at the school seeking answers, the encounter quickly escalated beyond anyone's expectations. Durbin pressed Wineinger about the lack of parental notifications, absent disciplinary measures, and the apparent pattern of covering up serious incidents.
The principal initially tried deflecting questions to the superintendent's office across the street. But when pressed about specific incidents, including an audio recording where Wineinger allegedly admitted to throwing keys against a wall in frustration over "this bad situation," something extraordinary happened.
The Collapse Heard Around Coweta
In the middle of the heated exchange, Principal Wineinger suddenly collapsed to the floor. The dramatic moment, captured entirely on video, showed the school's top administrator literally unable to stand under questioning about his handling of student safety.
Staff members immediately surrounded the fallen principal, with one employee dressed in what appeared to be costume-like attire attempting to block cameras from recording the scene. As Wineinger lay on the ground, he continued giving directions to staff about directing the journalist to the superintendent's office.
Emergency Response and Escalation
School staff called 911, but according to police reports, they told dispatchers that the journalist had physically assaulted the principal. This false report led to an aggressive police response that resulted in the journalist being forcibly removed from the building and temporarily detained.
The incident raises serious questions about how school officials handle both student safety and public accountability. When faced with legitimate questions about protecting children, the administration's response was to call law enforcement with allegedly false information about the journalist's conduct.
What Happens Next Remains Unknown
The collapse of Principal Wineinger during questioning represents just one moment in a much larger story about institutional failures to protect students. Parents are demanding answers at upcoming school board meetings, while calls for systematic investigations continue to mount.
The full video reveals additional confrontations, more shocking details about the alleged cover-up, and the complete sequence of events that led to this unprecedented moment in school accountability journalism. The question remains: if this is how administrators respond to questions, how are they handling the crisis itself?
See the complete investigation and witness the moment that has Coweta talking.
