Shocking accusation

Girl locked up on school trip to Assisi

The classmates of the alleged victim also receive psychological help at the Aloisianum in Linz.(Bild: Scharinger Daniel)

Seven boys from the private Catholic grammar school Aloisianum in Linz allegedly dragged a female classmate into a room at their hotel in Italy and forced her to massage them. The school management filed a criminal complaint and the investigation is ongoing. There have already been initial consequences for four of the accused.

For decades, it has been a tradition for pupils at the Aloisianum private Catholic grammar school in Linz to travel to Assisi (Italy) for a cultural and spiritual project week. They follow in the footsteps of Francis of Assisi and visit places from his life, such as the house where he was born. This year's trip took place from May 12 to 17, with 44 pupils and three teachers taking part. However, the spirit of St. Francis may not have captured everyone this time.