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Georgia School Shooting Case Moves Forward with New Judge as Teen Pleads Not Guilty to Killing Four

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Winder, GA — A tragedy unfolded at Apalachee High School on September 4 when 14-year-old student Colt Gray allegedly opened fire, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to several others. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the community, involved a high school student accused of multiple violent crimes. Colt Gray has been charged with 55 criminal counts, including felony murder, malice murder, aggravated battery, first-degree cruelty to children, and aggravated assault. At a recent court appearance, Gray entered a not guilty plea and opted to waive his arraignment, thereby requesting that … Read more

Barrow County Judge Steps Down from High School Shooting Case, Cites Need for ‘Efficient Justice’

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BARROW COUNTY, Ga. — A significant development emerged in the trial of Colt Gray, the teenager charged with the fatal shooting at Apalachee High School, as the presiding judge announced his withdrawal from the case. Citing reasons related to judicial efficiency, Judge Currie M. Mingledorff II decided to step down. Mingledorff’s impending retirement and the appointment of his successor, an assistant district attorney within the same judicial circuit, prompted his recusal. The case has been subsequently reassigned to Judge Sarah Griffie. This judicial shift occurs amidst proceedings involving a distressing event that unfolded inside 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

Family Awarded $5.4 Million After Jury Finds School Coach’s Actions Contributed to Teenager’s Suicide in Rhode Island

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Providence, R.I. — In a significant legal decision, a Rhode Island jury awarded $5.4 million to the family of a 15-year-old boy who took his own life after alleged pressure and neglect from his high school football coach and school administrators. Nathan Bruno, a student at Portsmouth High School, died by suicide in 2018 following a period where he was reportedly coerced by his coach to identify students behind harassing messages directed at the coach. This verdict, reached on Wednesday, pinpointed the culpability on former football coach Ryan Moniz, establishing his actions as both negligent … Read more