March on the Academy

Unofficial Alumni 2026

"This has never been seen before in Canadian history. This was a total institution of evil perpetrated by people knowing exactly what they're doing. This is its own animal."

— Matthew LeFaveLead Counsel · January 15, 2026

By the Numbers

Civil Claimants

expecting 200+

Days Investigating

Former Students Known

Students in Production

Alumni Interviewed

Hours Video Content

Lawsuit Growth: 17× in 18 Months

Aug '24 Dec '24 Mar '25 Jan '26

"I personally, I had two people in my house. I had Zach Pace and Mark Diosi. I was in charge of them... Both of them, they both committed suicide."

— Ryan OrdRLA 2003-05 · December 31, 2025

Mortality Analysis

Higher Mortality Rate vs. Canadian Males

RLA Alumni

140%

Canadian Males

100%

0 yrs

Median Age at Death

Died Before Age 40

1980s

0×

higher

1990s

0×

higher

2000s

0×

higher

Entry cohort mortality (0-9 years post-exit)

"It was Bowman's laboratory."

— Peter MerrickNovember 14, 2024

Institutional Power Structure

47 years of institutional protection

RLA

Scott Bowman, Founder

Church

Keith Gleed (founding board)

Government

Tim Hudak (Board Chair)

Crown

Prince Andrew (via Gleed)

Military

John Hayter (RLA founder)

Police

Bill Park (20 yrs on board)

"I've never had a case nor has anyone that I'm aware of had a case where it's as organized and sophisticated as your group."

— Detective Ryan HolmesYork Regional Police SVU · January 14, 2026

Proven Audience

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"I Was Sent to a Military School Now Sued for Abuse"

Nov 21, 2025

Coming Soon

Video 2: Week of Feb 7, 2026

Features Andrew English + Ian Longfield

"I want to give voice to those who've been silenced over the years... to do what I can in my power to help get this school shut down."

— Danbi ChoRLA 1999-2001 · March 3, 2025

Recent Events

Apr

Staff Arrest

Gym teacher John Ahlstedt charged with child luring.

Jun 21

Academy Closed

Documentary team present on final day of operations.

Sep

Staff Move to FEIA

11+ RLA staff including former Headmaster Lt. Col. Peter Stock now employed at Fort Erie International Academy.

Oct 8

NRPS Meeting

Documentary team meets with Niagara Regional Police Service.

Oct 9

Queen's Park

Political advocacy meeting at Ontario Legislature.

Nov

Spencer Lofranco Dies

Hollywood actor (Jamesy Boy, Gotti, Unbroken), RLA 2006–2010, age 33—weeks before documentary team could contact him. One of 7 alumni deaths during investigation.

Dec 1

York SVU Takes Case

Criminal investigation transferred to York Regional Police Special Victims Unit after NRPS conflict of interest.

Jan 27

Investigation On Hold

York SVU investigation paused—Detective Beth Milliard conflict of interest discovered (RLA board member).

Spring

Private Members Bill

Legislative action in development with ONDP.

Institutional Continuity

Within months of RLA's June 2025 closure, 11+ staff members relocated to Fort Erie International Academy—including the former Headmaster.

11+