About 180 teachers were initially implicated in the scandal . Former Superintendent David Hall ' was a full participant , ' the district attorney said . Hall is among 35 indicted on racketeering and conspiracy charges . Hall has denied any involvement in fraud . Indictment for cheating on standardized tests at Atlanta Public Schools dates to 2001 .
Former Superintendent David Hall ' was a full participant , ' the district attorney said . Hall is among 35 indicted on racketeering and conspiracy charges . Hall has denied any involvement in fraud . Indictment for cheating on standardized tests at Atlanta Public Schools dates to 2001 .