Well, it seems there's a twist to the Erin Cox saga, and it's a doozie.

North Andover (Mass.) prep volleyball standout Erin Cox is being accused of lying -- Boston Globe More

You may remember her as the North Andover (Mass.) High volleyball player suspended for five games and stripped of her captaincy when she was reportedly summoned to face minor in possession of alcohol charges in court -- only Cox, her family and their lawyer claimed she arrived sober to the party in order to give a drunk friend a ride home.

Boxford Police Officer Brian Neeley, who arrived on scene that night, even supported the family's claim, sending the following email obtained by the North Andover Citizen to North Andover Public Schools assistant superintendent Gregg Gilligan.

Mr. Gilligan on September 28, 2013 at 22:44 I responded with several other officers to an under aged party 732 Main St., Boxford. Erin Cox was one of many people under the age of 21 at the residence. I had the opportunity to speak with and observe Erin Cox while waiting for her mother to arrive. Erin did not have the slightest odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from her person. She was polite, articulate, steady on her feet, and very remorseful for her decision to go into the residence but was only helping out a friend that had called her for a ride. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

As a result, the national blogosphere -- including Prep Rally -- roundly blasted the school's administration for levying a penalty against a student-athlete for using what appeared to be sound judgment. But a different side of the story is emerging.

The Valley Patriot reporter Tom Duggan cited law enforcement sources, social media accounts from fellow students and their parents as well as comments on both the Boston Herald and WGBH reports in calling Cox's version of the night's events "a lie."

"What the media reported was the details of the student and her family and their attorney, and they just ran with it as if her version was fact," a North Andover Police Officer told The Valley Patriot Monday. "We now know that her version is in dispute, and there is a lot of evidence to show she was at that party a lot longer than she claimed."

In a Facebook thread shared in those comments sections, students accused Cox of not only being at the party for a longer period of time, but also drinking alcohol -- even to the point of vomiting, as one commenter avowed. Another commenter also asserted that all party attendees, including Cox, were driven home from the party by their parents.

The Valley Patriot also directed readers to a Go Fund Me page established on Cox's behalf. The page's creator announced his decision to refund donations at the Cox family's behest.

Dear Contributors, Thank you all for your generousity to the Erin Cox Fund. I have been informed by Erin’s mother that she would like your donations to go to MADD or to the charity of your choice. “Go Fund Me” is a great tool for donating to noble causes, however I have learned that the Erin Cox story is still developing and I believe it is best to refund all donations at this time. Like all of you, I wanted to do something good for a student that seemed to be unfairly treated by her high school. This fund is something that I would have created for anyone in need of social justice. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incredible generosity. At this time, it is best to accept the refund and if the Erin Cox story still interests you please follow the North Andover Citizen online. You are all amazing people. Best wishes,

Matt

Likewise, North Andover Public Schools superintendent Kevin Hutchinson released a statement last week informing the media of the administration's legally informed decision not to comment on the matter, but also defending their investigation into violations of a statewide chemical health rule that "prohibits student-athletes from possessing alcohol, in addition to prohibiting its use, consumption or distribution."

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