the highest profile incident. two teenage football stars were convicted of raping a 16-year-old. there were calls for more accountability and now the school superintendent and a principal and other adults involved are charged with obstructing the investigation, among other things. standing by is ohio attorney general mike dewine. first here's cnn's jean casarez. >> reporter: the superintendent of steubenville city schools, michael mcvey, is charged with three felonies. including tampering with evidence and obstructing justice. three others connected to the school district face misdemeanor charges, one of them for providing alcohol to minors. this is a case that shocked the nation. disturbing videos, tweets and photographs brought to light in august 2012 night of drinking and rape in this football loving town. >> i'm sorry to put you guys through this. i would just like to -- >> reporter: two star players were convicted and are