by WWASP Survivors | Jun 6, 2018 | Ben Trane Trial
In this testimony, the mother of one of the boys that was put in OSS for over 100 days tells her story. Her son was 12 years old when he was dropped off at Midwest Academy for defiant behavior and self-harm. While at Midwest Academy, he was placed in isolation for...
by WWASP Survivors | Jun 6, 2018 | Ben Trane Trial
In the opening statement, the prosecutor lays out the charges and the case the jury will hear. Some of the notable quotes we found interesting: A Level 1 had certain restrictions. Food was a privilege there. So as a Level 1, you couldn’t eat ketchup and mustard. You...
by WWASP Survivors | Jun 6, 2018 | Ben Trane Trial
WWASP Survivors was able to procure a copy of the Trane trial transcripts. As many reading know, there has been a disinformation campaign by Trane supporters that have blatantly misrepresented much of what went on in the court room and the evidence presented. After...
by WWASP Survivors | Dec 24, 2017 | Ben Trane Trial
-IMPORTANT- THE FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED BY JANUARY 22ND TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE COURT. To fill out a Victim Statement to the court, follow these instructions: Download the PDF form here. Either print the form and fill it out manually, then re-scan it, or use an app...
by WWASP Survivors | Dec 22, 2017 | Ben Trane Trial, News
Benjamin Trane, the former owner and director of Midwest Academy, shows no emotion as he was found guilty on three counts in his sexual abuse and child endangerment trial, Friday Dec. 22, 2017 at the South Lee County Courthouse in Keokuk, Iowa. [John...
by WWASP Survivors | Dec 14, 2017 | Ben Trane Trial, News
Testimony began Wednesday in Keokuk, Iowa, in the trial of former Midwest Academy owner and director Ben Trane, who has charged with offenses including sexual abuse of a minor, sexual exploitation of a minor, and child endangerment. The charges spring from...
