Trial Date Set for Oprah Winfrey School Abuse Scandal

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See More... An April 21 trial date has been set for a dormitory matron accused of abusing six students at Oprah Winfrey's all-girls' school in South Africa.

Tiny Virginia Makopo, 27 — who has pleaded not guilty — appeared in court today with a towel over her head and remained completely silent during the pre-trial hearing, according to the Associated Press.

News of abuse first broke last November. Winfrey, who handed out her personal cell phone number and email addresses to parents after apologizing profusely, said of the situation: "This has been one of the most devastating experiences of my life."

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