Athlete

Jury Grants $5.4 Million to Family of Portsmouth High School Athlete in Landmark Suicide Case

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Providence, RI — A Rhode Island jury awarded $5.4 million to the family of a Portsmouth High School athlete who died by suicide. The verdict came after the family argued that inadequate support and bullying contributed to the student’s tragic death. The athlete, who remained a significant part of the local high school sports culture, tragically passed away in 2017. The family’s lawsuit contended that his suicide was the direct result of continual bullying, which they claimed was exacerbated by the negligence of school officials who, they argued, failed to intervene effectively. During the trial, … Read more

Judge Upholds Inclusion of Transgender Athlete in Mountain West Volleyball, Tournament Schedule Unaffected

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San Jose, Calif. — A federal court has dismissed a motion involving San José State University and its participation in the Mountain West Conference volleyball tournament, focusing on a transgender athlete who is part of the team. The court’s decision denied claims by 12 plaintiffs, including players from Boise State University and Utah State University, who challenged the fairness and safety of competing against a transgender opponent. The controversy centers on a dispute over physical advantages in sports and the inclusion of transgender athletes in collegiate competitions. The plaintiffs argued that the transgender athlete’s participation … Read more

Former Coach Fights for Reinstatement, Claims Free Speech Violation Over Transgender Athlete Policy Comments

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Lake Oswego, OR — A dispute over free speech and employment rights is unfolding as former Lake Oswego High School track coach John Parks battles to reclaim his position after being dismissed. Parks asserts that his termination was a violation of his First Amendment rights, stemming from a letter he sent to Oregon state officials regarding policies affecting transgender athletes in sports. This case, which has drawn significant legal attention, may set a precedent on the intersection of free speech and employment in educational settings. Parks was relieved of his duties following his communication with … Read more

Utah State University Seeks Judicial Intervention in Controversial Transgender Athlete Eligibility Case

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LOGAN, Utah — In a bid to challenge the Mountain West Conference’s policies concerning transgender athletes, Utah State University (USU) is setting the stage to join a federal lawsuit. This strategic move follows a forfeit by USU’s women’s volleyball team in a match against San José State University as part of a protest over a transgender player on the opposing team. The decision was made after a survey among USU athletes revealed some had concerns about fairness and safety due to the transgender athlete’s participation. The legal stance taken by USU was bolstered by a … Read more