West High hires Chandler after abuse scandal
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West High School in Knoxville, Tennessee, has appointed Barron Chandler as its new head football coach after two former assistant coaches were charged with serious abuse allegations. The school aims to rebuild trust following the scandal. Former assistant coaches Chad Antwan Brooks and Richard Scott Shaver face felony charges related to sexual battery and aggravated statutory rape involving student victims. Former head coach Lamar Brown was removed from his coaching role and reassigned. The school district's internal investigation revealed a lack of oversight, leading to additional staff changes and mandatory training for athletic personnel. The Knoxville Police Department's investigation continues.