Albany Times Union's strange relationship w/Freedom of Information, sexual harassment, intimidation & threats

“Jones graduated from the University at Albany with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a master's in mathematics education."

Waldman, Scott. “Albany principal put on leave; District officials don’t disclose reason for suspending New Scotland Elementary's Jones." Albany Times Union. February 26, 2013. http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Principal-put-on-leave-4307095.php

“An elementary school principal who was removed from his post in a deal with the Albany school board has been accused of intimidating and sexually harassing teachers who worked for him. […] Jones would threaten to transfer their jobs if they challenged him, according to state reports, and investigators obtained 'witness corroboration of a severe and pervasive sexually hostile work environment.’ [...] Investigators further state that 'several witnesses confirm... Jones has frightened and intimidated female staff members' and therefore 'failure to report [Jones] may have been reasonable.'"

Santo, Alysia. “Former Albany Principal Gregory Jones accused in bias claim; Board makes deal for his resignation after teachers allege sexual harassment.” Albany Times Union. March 26, 2014. http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Former-Albany-Principal-Gregory-Jones-accused-in-5349177.php

A UAlbany graduate who went into education administration allegedly having engaged in sexual harassment, intimidation and threats: how is it I'm not in the least bit surprised?

"Jones had been on paid administrative leave from his $127,397-per-year job since February 2013. After the lawsuit was filed this year, Jones agreed to resign by Jan. 31, 2015. Until then, he'll work on special assignment for the superintendent and continue to collect his salary.

"The arrangement, obtained by the Times Union through the Freedom of Information Law, was approved by the Albany school board on March 6. It appears to allow Jones, who began his career with the district in 1994, a chance to acquire 20 years in the teacher pension system."

The Albany Times Union, published by George Randolph Hearst III is able to use FOIL to obtain documents relating to sexual harassment, intimidation, and threats in a public school in Albany County, while the State University of New York at Albany, whose Foundation's Board of Directors is headed by George Randolph Hearst III, obstructs FOIL requests for documents relating to sexual harassment, intimidation, and threats at that public university in Albany County.

King George sez: it's good to be the king.