Anthony Rubino, the 38-year-old strength and conditioning director at Saint Ignatius High School in Cleveland, has been placed on suspension following his arrest on charges of domestic violence and child endangerment, as confirmed by a spokesperson for the school. The alleged incident occurred on August 3 in Avon Lake, leading to his arrest the next day. After his arraignment last Monday, Rubino pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. He was released on a $2,500 bond, with a pretrial hearing scheduled for August 29, according to WKYC.
Rev. Raymond P. Guiao, the President of Saint Ignatius High School, expressed that the allegations starkly contrasted the institution's core values. "These allegations are in direct conflict with the values of our school, our faculty, and the entire Saint Ignatius High School community," Guiao said in statements provided to multiple news outlets. The athletics department is reportedly taking steps to ensure that student-athletes have the necessary resources in Rubino's absence. This information was relayed in a statement obtained by FOX8 and corroborated by a report from Cleveland19.
Further details regarding the incident that led to Rubino's arrest have been sparse, as St. Ignatius has refrained from commenting beyond his suspension due to the open status of the case. A temporary protection order has been established, emerging from court documents viewed by local media. Rubino's attorney, Nathaniel G. Szep, Esq., offered a statement on the situation. "I am in the process of gathering information regarding the events that give rise to this case and believe that when a full investigation into this matter is completed, reasonable people will conclude that Mr. Rubino did not engage in criminal conduct," Szep told Cleveland19. He appealed for patience and withholding of judgment until all facts were revealed.
