Former students of the Key School, a private school in Maryland, have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse dating back several decades.

The accounts involve former faculty and staff members at the school, and some of the allegations also involve other students who were perpetrators of sexual assault.

Joe Janney, president of Key School’s board of trustees, said in a statement that the allegations are “credible and . . . extremely upsetting.”

“The behavior of many of the accused is inexcusable and intolerable,” the statement said. “On behalf of the Key School, we deeply regret what occurred and apologize to all who were impacted by this.”

However, the school has been criticized for its lack of transparency and action in response to the allegations.

The school's alumni group has called for an independent investigation to be conducted to address the claims.

The school has since released a statement acknowledging the allegations and stating that it will be conducting an internal review.

The incident highlights the challenges that many schools face in addressing allegations of sexual abuse and the importance of creating a safe environment for students.

Accusers said it was widely known that some Key teachers had sex with underage students and were fired after complaints from students or parents, according to interviews with accusers. 

But because many stayed in the classroom, continuing the alleged abuse, the accusers say the school has yet to confront the scope of the behavior, and its effects still felt more than four decades later.

Parents and former students of Key School in Annapolis, Maryland who may have experienced abuse or harassment by staff members at the school, should tell their stories now

We are standing by to inform and assist individuals who have been victimized by abuse or harassment at Key School.

We believe Annapolis, Maryland's Key School Sex Abuse victims should receive recognition for pain and support after years of suffering.