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« Fire on Prudence Island a 'controlled burn' | Today | Update: 1 URI student killed, 1 hurt in crash / Photos » March 30, 2007N.K. superintendent accuses TV reporter of intimidationNORTH KINGSTOWN – Supt. James M. Halley is accusing Channel 6 reporter Jim Hummel of intimidation after a confrontation before a School Committee meeting Wednesday night. 
Halley filed a complaint against Hummel, a senior reporter with ABC's WLNE, Thursday. It has been forwarded to Town Solicitor Terrence Simpson, Police Capt. Charles Brennan said. Simpson will look at what criminal charges, if any, grew out of the clash between the superintendent and Hummel. News clips show Hummel pursuing Halley with questions about a state Department of Education report released Tuesday that found the School Department misspent more than $245,000 of federal money over about 3 1/2 years. Halley has defended the spending. He has said he simply has a different interpretation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act – a position dismissed by state educators. Halley was named Rhode Island School Superintendent of the Year last October, but has proven to be a divisive figure in the community. School spending under his leadership has been the focus of “You Paid for It” investigations by Hummel. Posted by Peter Phipps CommentsThomas J Queenan | March 30, 2007 12:20 PM link Free speech rules! Jim is the most UN-intimidating person I could imagine. This is harassment by cop. Greg | March 30, 2007 12:50 PM link or perhaps Mr. Halley is feeilig the heat? Go get 'em, Hummel! Paul the Paperboy | March 30, 2007 1:32 PM link Supt. James M. Halley is a disgrace. He should resign and be prosecuted for grand theft. John Taxpayer | March 30, 2007 2:04 PM link Oh corse, Halley will now deflect this and make it about Hummel. This is about the quarter of a million that was wasted that was for special needs children. Halley needs to go. KKay | March 30, 2007 10:15 PM link For God's sakes FIRE HALLY and BUCK already.. and take away their pension as an example to the next crew. Joe Taxpayer | March 31, 2007 1:00 AM link Supt. Halley should be suspended with pay until he can be terminated. He took money for our most precious citizens of North Kingstown our special needs children...Dawn Souza Dawn | March 31, 2007 1:13 PM link Halley is just another example of what happens when power goes to someone's head. He just should have talked to Hummel. donna | March 31, 2007 8:29 PM link This is hilarious! Jim Hummel is a pencil-neck, I don't think he could intimidate me even if he was carrying a machine gun. I guess James Halley isn't secure with his manhood yet. Funny story! JKW | April 2, 2007 8:19 AM link Regardless of what you think of the Superintendent, except for phisically blocking the door, Hummel's approach was reasonable and Hally is just feeling the heat. Scott | April 2, 2007 5:24 PM link Somebody please arrest Jim Hummel or I'll hold my breathe!!! Jimmy H. | April 2, 2007 6:33 PM link Perhaps if people would look at what he's done for NK schools (raising test scores, building a new high school, etc) they'd realize what a great administrator Halley is. As for Hummel, he'd do anything to get a story and is taking freedom of the press a bit too far. korina p | April 17, 2007 10:12 AM link When will it end and where, Our state is the smallest yet the most CORRUPT! Is anyone honest? and does anyone have any morals & ethics that are representing us ? Talk about GREEDY. I guess 50 thousand plus isnt enough . LYNN | April 19, 2007 12:19 PM link Please keep this up ! As stated in another interview, I do not think this was the beginning and end of what is currently wrong with the town of North Kingstown and its school system. The more these issues are aired, the more accountable town politicians, representatives and managers will need to be. N.K. Resident | May 11, 2007 9:44 AM link Perhaps with the new interim Superintendent some of the issues will be corrected. However, for misusing federal funds, I am waiting for the Federal Marshalls to ride into town! Another NK Resident | May 14, 2007 3:37 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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Perhaps Mr. Hummel could tone down the badgering a bit.