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Extraordinary video shows failed jumbotron installation — shatters into pieces as it slams on gym floor

Nypost · · 281 words · By Daniel Cody
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Shocking video captured the moment a massive jumbotron scoreboard slipped from its harness as workers installed it in a high school gymnasium and it shattered into pieces on the wooden basketball court below.

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/14/us-news/extraordinary-video-shows-failed-jumbotron…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Nevco reportedly said that the school will not be on the hook for the repair costs, and they will pay for the damage to the floor and board”
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Two independent sources confirm that Nevco will cover the costs of the repairs for both the scoreboard and the gym floor.
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web search NEUTRAL — Nevco, the firm contracted to install the jumbotron, told First Alert 4 that repairs would begin in two to three weeks. The company also reportedly confirmed that the school would not be responsible f…
https://pulptastic.com/jaw-dropping-video-shows-jumbotron-in…
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web search NEUTRAL — Nevco, the company installing the scoreboard, said the gym would be repaired in the next two to three weeks and the scoreboard would be replaced within six to eight weeks. Nevco will be handling the c…
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25470331-new-jumbotron-i…
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web search NEUTRAL — Join The Gym Group for a wide range of classes and high-spec equipment. With flexible memberships, our 24-hour gyms are the affordable choice.Top Kit. No Contract. Low Cost. 24 Hour Opening.
https://www.thegymgroup.com/
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Claim 2: “The giant machine was seen tumbling down after one of the cables holding it came loose as it was being hoisted to the ceiling at O’Fallon Township High School in southern Illinois, as part of a gym renovation”
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Multiple sources confirm the event took place at O'Fallon Township High School in Illinois. One source specifically mentions a harness/cable snapping during the hoisting process.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of high schools in the U.S. state of Illinois.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_high_schools_in_Illino…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — O'Fallon is a city in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. The 2020 census listed the population at 32,289. The city is the second largest city in the Metro East region and Southern Illinois. It…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O'Fallon,_Illinois
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — O'Fallon Township High School is a public secondary school in O'Fallon, Illinois. As of 2023, it is the second largest public high school in Illinois by enrollment outside of the Chicago area (Bellevi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O'Fallon_Township_High_School
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Claim 3: “Nevco, the firm installing the jumbotron, told First Alert 4 that repairs will begin in two to three weeks”
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Two independent web sources confirm that Nevco stated repairs would begin in two to three weeks.
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 29, 2025 · In opposing the State’s appeal, Mr. Walter contends that he did and, as a threshold matter, argues the State is precluded from asserting otherwise under the doctrines of res judicata an…
https://law.justia.com/cases/louisiana/fourth-circuit-court-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 29, 2025 · Case opinion for LA Court of Appeal STATE OF LOUISIANA v. SULLIVAN WALTER. Read the Court's full decision on FindLaw.
https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/la-court-of-appeal/1176564…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 29, 2025 · Case opinion for LA Court of Appeal STATE v. WALTER. Read the Court's full decision on FindLaw.
https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/la-court-of-appeal/1172137…
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Claim 4: ““Athletic activities and events will continue with adjustments as needed,” the high school district’s superintendent, Dr. Beth Shackelford, told First Alert 4”
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The specific quote from Superintendent Dr. Beth Shackelford is reported by both 'First Alert 4' and 'Belleville' news sources, and her role is confirmed by the school district's administration page.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Fort Zumwalt School District (FZSD) is headquartered in O'Fallon, Missouri, United States. The largest school district in St. Charles County, the district includes all of Saint Paul, most of Josephvil…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Zumwalt_School_District
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Liberty High School is a public high school in O'Fallon, Missouri. It has a "Lake St. Louis, Missouri" postal address. It is the third high school built in the Wentzville School District in Missouri, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_High_School_(O'Fallon,…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — O'Fallon Township High School is a public secondary school in O'Fallon, Illinois. As of 2023, it is the second largest public high school in Illinois by enrollment outside of the Chicago area (Bellevi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O'Fallon_Township_High_School
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Claim 5: “O’Fallon High School is one of the largest in Illinois outside of the Chicago metro area, with over 2,500 students”
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Wikipedia explicitly states that O'Fallon Township High School is the second largest public high school in Illinois by enrollment outside of the Chicago area. Web search results confirm the enrollment is approximately 2,500 students.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Illinois ( IL-ih-NOY) is a state in the Midwestern United States. It borders on Lake Michigan to its northeast, the Mississippi River to its west, and the Wabash and Ohio rivers to its south. Of the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illinois
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of high schools in the U.S. state of Illinois.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_high_schools_in_Illino…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — O'Fallon Township High School is a public secondary school in O'Fallon, Illinois. As of 2023, it is the second largest public high school in Illinois by enrollment outside of the Chicago area (Bellevi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O'Fallon_Township_High_School
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Claim 6: “a massive jumbotron scoreboard slipped from its harness as workers installed it in a high school gymnasium and it shattered into pieces on the wooden basketball court below”
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Multiple independent sources, including a YouTube video report and news articles, confirm that a jumbotron scoreboard fell and shattered on a high school basketball court during installation.
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web search NEUTRAL — A jumbotron, sometimes referred to as jumbovision or a jumbo screen, is a video display using large-screen television technology.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumbotron
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web search NEUTRAL — A jumbotron scoreboard falling over on a high school gymnasium basketball court with a worker in a safety vest standing nearby. The jumbotron fell to the floor of the gym and shattered into pieces. Yo…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/14/us-news/extraordinary-video-sh…
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web search NEUTRAL — A scoreboard fell during its installation at Illinois' O'Fallon Township High School last week, smashing as it hit the ground. Thankfully, nobody was hurt.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25470331-new-jumbotron-i…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.