Police and school officials are not ready to release any information about the “disturbing incident” involving the junior varsity wrestling team on a Norman North High School bus that was reported earlier in the week.

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Four Norman North High School students have been charged with rape.Garvin County has charged three of the wrestlers as youth offenders and one as an adult in connection with an investigation following an "extremely disturbing report" on a Norman North High School bus. The bus was returning from a wrestling tournament Jan. 9 in Pauls Valley, according to court documents.All four students were wrestlers.Two victims, 12- and 16-year-old boys, were sexually assaulted while on the bus, the documents say. The 12-year-old victim was assaulted a second time after the bus returned to Norman North High School.Tanner Shane Shipman, 18, has been charged with first-degree rape by instrumentation by force and fear and two counts of first-degree rape by instrumentation of a victim under the age of 14, the documents say. The three charges are felony counts.The three minors have been charged with rape by instrumentation (youthful offender) and two counts of rape by instrumentation of a victim under the age of 14.The four students turned themselves in to jail Tuesday, and were each given a $5,000 bond. They have bonded out of jail.An adjunct coach, who was responsible for supervising students on the bus, was dismissed immediately. A second coach has resigned, according to a school district spokesperson.Norman Public Schools Superintendent Joseph Siano released the following statement:“Student safety is a top priority and we followed procedures we have in place that allow us to effectively investigate and take swift action in these situations. We appreciate the individuals who came forward to provide information, the Norman Police Department’s thorough investigation and the quick action by the District Attorney on this incident. We are well-prepared to handle situations like this and have programs in place to support students who experience trauma. And, while we believe the district’s policies regarding student supervision are strong, we continuously evaluate our procedures to ensure they are followed. As we address the inappropriate behavior displayed by several students, we remain committed to supporting the vast majority of our student athletes, who are quality individuals that demonstrate positive behavior and strong character traits.”