WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — The principal of St. Peter School, who was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation, has been cleared of any wrongdoing, according to a letter sent to families by the Diocese of Providence.

The diocese found "no evidence" to suggest Denise Alcala did anything wrong while serving as principal of the Catholic school in Warwick.

The diocese put Alcala on paid leave "out of an abundance of caution" after receiving a complaint from a parent who claimed confidential information about St. Peter School had been posted online. It's still unclear what that information entailed, or if Alcala was the one accused of sharing it.

Though she's eligible for reinstatement as principal, the diocese announced that Alcala has opted to step aside "for the

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