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Update on Popich and the Lindbergh wrestling situation

February 24th, 2010 at Wed, 24th, 2010 at 3:49 pm by Adam McFadden

We are still waiting to hear what action the Renton School District took against Joe Popich after an investigation found he gave vitamin supplements to wrestlers during the 2008-2009 season.
I’ve been trying to get a hold of Popich and I received an e-mail from Patrick B. Reddy, his attorney, Feb. 23 saying Popich will release a statement within two weeks.
Reddy also stated that “he (Popich) does not have any additional comments, other than that he denies the District’s allegations in their entirety, and that he never gave pills, medication or vitamins to any children.”
On the district’s end, the Reporter submitted a public records request to the school district asking to see the letter the district sent to Popich outlining his punishment.
Randy Matheson, district spokesman, estimated a response to the request by Feb. 25.

Adam McFadden is the sports writer for the Renton Reporter. Find more news and articles. about high school sports in Renton and the Seahawks

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