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Santa Margarita High School Football Team Faces Crisis as Principal Reveals Player Assaults Amid Season

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Santa Margarita, California — In a startling revelation, Cheri Wood, the principal of a local high school, disclosed that nine members of the school’s football team, the Eagles, had been victims of assault by their own teammates earlier this season. This incident has cast a shadow over the sports program, which is renowned for its competitive edge and community spirit. The events have caused a stir within the community as school officials and parents grapple with the implications of such actions among students who are expected to demonstrate teamwork and sportsmanship. The troubling incident has … Read more

Federal Judge Advances Case of Former Assistant Principal Alleging Racial Harassment and Forced Resignation

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — In a significant legal decision, a former assistant principal from Agnor-Hurt Elementary School, who claimed her resignation was due to a persistently hostile racial environment at work, will have her day in court. The Western District of Virginia ruled that Emily Mais’ allegations against the Albemarle County School Board, which include hostile work environment and constructive discharge, merit a jury’s deliberation. The controversy began when Mais used the term “colored” during a school meeting, which she asserts led to increased hostility towards her. The school board sought a summary judgment, arguing that … Read more

Federal Judge Delays Trial in Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Filed by Former Indiana Assistant Principal

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NEW ALBANY, Ind. — A federal judge has postponed a settlement conference and pushed back the trial date for a lawsuit alleging gender discrimination and retaliation by the Seymour Community School Corp. Former Seymour High School Assistant Principal Catherine DuBois claims she faced unfair treatment following her attempt to aid a distressed employee. The case, unfolding in the U.S. District Court in New Albany, centers on DuBois, whose contract was not renewed by the school district after an incident in 2022 where she intervened on behalf of an instructional aide experiencing an emotional crisis. DuBois … Read more

Assistant Principal Files Lawsuit Against Rapid City School District, Alleging Violation of Civil Rights

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Rapid City, South Dakota – The assistant principal of Rapid City Central High School has filed a lawsuit against the Rapid City Area School District and its school board, alleging a violation of her civil rights. Jennifer Griffin claims that her superior, Mike Talley, engaged in grooming behavior to initiate a sexual relationship with her. In response, the district has released a statement acknowledging the lawsuit and the allegations of sexual harassment, asserting that they appropriately addressed Griffin’s formal complaint in accordance with Title IX regulations. The district asserts that it provides annual sexual harassment … Read more