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California Court Upholds $1 Million Verdict for Former Student Bullied in El Segundo School District, Highlighting Systemic Failures in Student Protection

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — A California appeals court has ruled in favor of Eleri Irons, a former middle school student, reinstating a $1 million verdict against the El Segundo Unified School District for its failure to protect her from a nearly year-long harassment campaign that involved verbal and cyberbullying. In the 2022 ruling by a Los Angeles Superior Court jury, the district was found negligent in its duty to supervise and adequately train its staff. This determination arrived after Irons, who was just 13 at the time the bullying began in fall 2017, suffered considerable … Read more

Palma Lawyer’s Vision Realized: New Orphanage and School Opening in Liberia to Transform Lives

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Kingsville, Liberia — After seven years of dedication, Palma-based lawyer Alejandro Bellapart will see his vision come to fruition with the opening of a new orphanage and school next month, aimed at supporting local children in need. The facility is located a few hours from Monrovia, where Bellapart, known as Father Sandro in Liberia, first met Mother Victoria in 2018. She has cared for orphans for over three decades, providing them with both a home and an education. Accompanied by his two children, Carlos and Mariá, Bellapart will celebrate the unveiling of the complex. Both … Read more

Defense Attorney Requests Judge to Reevaluate Jury Selection Process in Georgia School Shooting Case

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DULUTH, Ga. — The father of a teenager charged in a recent school shooting has requested that a judge reconsider the selection process for the jury ahead of an impending hearing. The legal proceedings draw significant attention as they aim to address the serious allegations faced by the accused. The young suspect, who is facing multiple charges related to the incident that erupted in a local school, has had his family actively involved in the legal process. His father petitioned the court to evaluate the current jury selection methodology, emphasizing the importance of ensuring an … Read more

Tragic Lawsuit Alleges School District’s Role in 13-Year-Old’s Suicide Linked to Bullying and Suspensions

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Des Moines, Iowa — A mother has filed a lawsuit claiming that the Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) is liable for the March 21, 2023, suicide of her 13-year-old daughter, Leilani Gonzalez. The case alleges that a pattern of bullying, coupled with numerous out-of-school suspensions, contributed to the tragic outcome. According to court documents, Leilani faced persistent harassment from her peers, which the suit emphasizes went largely unaddressed by school officials. The family maintains that despite reports made to the school about the bullying, appropriate measures were not taken to ensure her safety or wellbeing. … Read more