March on the Academy

Robert Land Academy Documentary

""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 LeFave, Lead Counsel · January 15, 2026

By the Numbers

170+

Civil Claimants

expecting 200+

543

Days Investigating

2,169

Former Students Known

Students in Production

Alumni Interviewed

202

Hours Video Content

Lawsuit Growth: 17× in 18 Months

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

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+