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Academy at Ivy Ridge "Withdraws" From WWASPS

Academy at Ivy Ridge Declared "Educational Fraud" by New York Officials

Academy at Ivy Ridge Ordered to Refund Tuition

Press Release from the New York Attorney General

Academy at Ivy Ridge Fined $250,000 for Illegal Diplomas

State Investigates New Allegations of Abuse at Academy at Ivy Ridge

Parent of Ivy Ridge Student Denied Access to Child's Records

Teens Arrested Following Riot at Academy at Ivy Ridge

Riot at Academy at Ivy Ridge

Questions Raised about Northwest Association of Accredited Schools

Investigation into Academy at Ivy Ridge Leads to Suspension of Accreditation

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Ivy Ridge Academy the Subject of Investigation into Abuse and Credentials

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Court Document: Transcript of WWASPS v. Pure

Teen Escort Used by WWASPS has History of Domestic Violence and Child Molestation

Teen Beaten by Escorts During Transport to Academy at Ivy Ridge

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ISAC Report: WWASPS Alleged Crimes (MS Word format)

ISAC Report: WWASPS Alleged Crimes (pdf format)

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Location:

Ogdensburg, New York

Status:

Open.

Unlicensed.

Not recognized by the Department of Education.

Cannot legally issue diplomas by order of the Attorney General.

Presently houses approximately 500 children.

History:

2001: Academy at Ivy Ridge opened.

2004: 2 paid "escorts" were charged with beating a student during transport to the facility.

2005: New York authorities began an investigation into child abuse and fraud.

2005: Teens rioted at the facility.

2005: New York authorities declared Ivy Ridge one of the largest cases of education fraud in state history.

The "school" was fined $250,000, ordered to repay nearly $2 Million in "tuition" payments, and stop issuing its worthless diplomas.

Noteworthy:

While Ivy Ridge claims to be "independently owned and operated," WWASPS founder Robert Lichfield is part-owner of the facility.

Ivy Ridge Director Jason Finlinson is Lichfield's brother-in-law.