She also says Miller initially lied about the incident, admitting to his role only to prevent surveillance video of the assault from being released. Joni Meyer-Crothers has said that while the other boy in the bathroom ordeal personally apologized to her son, Miller never did so, other than writing a court-mandated letter. The two boys were charged with assault and violating the Ohio Safe Schools Act and were ordered to do 25 hours of community service, to write letters of apology, pay court costs and undergo counseling, according to the Republic.Ĭontacted by NPR on Monday, Meyer-Crothers' mother, Joni, said, "Our prayer is that Mitchell gets help and understands the magnitude of what he did for years to Isaiah and in the same regard that Isaiah can heal from the trauma. They also beat him, according to a Republic report citing local records. In a 2016 incident that led to police involvement and a court conviction, Miller and another boy made Meyer-Crothers lick a piece of candy that had been rubbed inside a urinal. The bullying ranged from racial slurs to physical attacks, Meyer-Crothers said. Here are 4 storylines to follow as hockey begins The Arizona Coyotes drafted the Ohio native in 2020, but the team renounced its rights to him days later, after Miller's former classmate, Isaiah Meyer-Crothers, spoke out about suffering years of abuse at Miller's hands that culminated in a juvenile court case. It's the second time Miller's path to the NHL has been abruptly blocked. Complaints about Miller drew national attention in 2020 The controversy has raised questions about NHL teams' vetting processes, as well as a culture around elite youth athletics that can allow bullies to avoid being held accountable. His victim has described systemic abuse that went on for years. Miller has said he apologized and has portrayed his actions as a single incident.īut critics of Miller, who is now 20, say he hasn't done enough to show remorse for his actions or to prove he's now a changed person. The Boston Bruins have canceled plans to add defenseman Mitchell Miller to their organization, after current players and NHL officials spoke out against Miller - who was convicted of bullying a Black classmate with developmental disabilities when he was 14. Miller admitted to bullying a Black classmate with developmental disabilities when he was 14. The Boston Bruins have cut ties with Mitchell Miller after current players and the NHL spoke out against Miller's signing.
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