Expulsion

Councilmember Trayon White Faces Impending Expulsion Amid Spirited Defense and Bribery Allegations

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WASHINGTON — In a contentious legal battle unfolding in the nation’s capital, Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White is facing considerable pressure as he battles federal bribery charges without presenting evidence of his innocence. Amidst allegations of accepting bribes from a D.C. contractor, White’s response has largely been to challenge the process through his attorney Fred Cooke Jr., instead of contesting the charges directly. During a recent council session intended for White to defend his actions, Cooke criticized the members for what he described as a flawed and unjust process, even threatening legal action against the … Read more

Tennessee Mother Sues School District Over Son’s Expulsion for Alleged Classroom Comment

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Marion County, Tenn.— A Tennessee mother has initiated a federal lawsuit against a school district in Marion County, challenging the enforcement of the state’s law on school threats, as she contends it infringes upon her son’s constitutional rights. The legal action stems from an incident involving the woman’s 14-year-old son, who was expelled and arrested after reportedly making a remark involving the word “bomb” during an English class. According to the lawsuit, the teen said to a peer, “stop tapping that pencil before I bomb you,” a comment overheard by the teacher, leading to his … Read more

Santa Clara Jury Awards $1 Million to Students Over Disputed Expulsion from Saint Francis High School

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Santa Clara, Calif. — Two recent graduates were awarded a significant sum by a Santa Clara County jury which ruled in their favor against their former high school on accusations of unjust expulsion. Saint Francis High School was ordered to pay $500,0₩ each to the two students along with a reimbursement for their tuition. The dispute began in 2020, during a heightened awareness of racial sensitivities due to the Black Lives Matter movement, when a photo surfaced showing the students with their faces covered in a black substance. Initially perceived as an act of blackface, … Read more