COLUMBUS, Ohio – A grand jury investigating a possible cover-up following the rape of a 16-year-old girl by two Steubenville high school football players has led to an indictment against a school information technology employee.
The indictment announced Monday by Attorney General Mike DeWine charges William Rhinaman, 53, of Mingo Junction with tampering with evidence, obstructing justice, obstructing official business and perjury.
The charges against Rhinaman are related to his position as an employee of the Steubenville City Schools. He would not release specifics on the allegations.
Defense attorney Stephen Lamatrice says Rhinaman’s position is that he did nothing wrong. He declined to comment further.
Tampering with evidence, obstructing justice and perjury are felonies and obstructing official business is a misdemeanor.
Two Steubenville football players were convicted in March of raping the West Virginia girl after an alcohol-fueled party in August 2012. The grand jury is investigating allegations the crime was covered up by public officials to protect the football team.