Albemarle School Coach Faces Abuse Allegations | Charlottesville News

Albemarle County is reeling as former SEL coach Michael Swiney faces serious child sex abuse allegations, sparking outrage over the school district’s handling of the case. The Commonwealth’s Attorney defended his deputy’s claim that officials were not transparent enough, criticizing school board chair Rebecca Berlin for bypassing him and going public with a media statement instead. Swiney was denied bail Monday, locking him up while legal proceedings unfold — a moment that underscores the mounting tension between law enforcement, the school system, and the community. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cacf11857974750f