4 Oklahoma high school wrestlers accused of raping 2 on bus

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Four Oklahoma high school wrestlers accused of raping a 12-year-old boy and 16-year-old teammate on bus
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Incident allegedly took place as Norman North team returned from a match
16-year-old was sexually assaulted at back of the bus by three wrestlers
Four suspects then dragged back a 12-year-old, court documents reveal
Boy also allegedly assaulted by the teenager's fingers over his clothing
Four high school suspects were charged with rape by instrumentation
Norman North has suspended students, coach and a part-time coach

Published: 17:05 EST, 1 February 2016 | Updated: 18:05 EST, 1 February 2016

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Four high school wrestlers in Oklahoma have been charged with raping a 12-year-old boy and a 16-year-old.

The incident is alleged to have taken place on the bus as the Norman North junior varsity team returned from a tournament in Pauls Valley on January 9.

Three of the wrestlers had restrained the 16-year-old at the back of the bus using their fingers to sexually assault him over his clothing, court documents reveal.

Four wrestlers from Norman North High School (pictured) in Oklahoma have been charged with raping a 12-year-old boy and a 16-year-old

All four suspects then dragged the 12-year-old alleged victim to the same spot where they assaulted him in a similar manor.

However, with the second victim, they placed condoms over their fingers before the assault.

When the bus returned to school, the teenagers allegedly tackled the younger boy and assaulted him again between two parked cars.

'The incident finally ends when Victim B's parent arrives in the parking lot,' police reported.

Court records show Tanner Shane Shipman, 18, a 17-year-old and a 16-year-old have all been charged Monday with three counts of rape by instrumentation.

Another 17-year-old was charged with one count. Court records do not list attorneys for any of the teenagers.

The incident is alleged to have taken place on the bus as the Norman North junior varsity team returned from a tournament in Pauls Valley on January 9 (stock image)

School officials the students, a coach and a part-time coach have all been suspended.

Norman Schools Superintendent Dr. Joseph Siano said in a 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.

'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.'