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Former Church Hill Middle School Student’s Racial Bullying Lawsuit Settled in Groundbreaking Case

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HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. – A lawsuit alleging racial bullying at Church Hill Middle School has been settled after school officials were accused of ignoring the issue. The settlement was approved by a U.S. District Court in Greeneville. The lawsuit was filed by the mother of a former student, who claimed that her child had been verbally and physically assaulted at the school by peers due to his race. The alleged incidents occurred in 2021, when the student was in eighth grade. According to court documents, the settlement includes a payment of $110,000 from the school … Read more

Parents Sue Landon School Over Alleged Bullying That Led to Teen’s Tragic Death

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Bethesda, Maryland – The family of a 16-year-old student from Landon School in Montgomery County has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the school, alleging that their son’s death in 2022 was the result of bullying. Charlie Schnell’s parents, Dawn and Scott, claim that the school failed to protect their son from bullying and rumors, and neglected to inform them of his vulnerable state. According to the lawsuit, the parents assert that Landon School lacked a written anti-bullying policy during the 2021-2022 school year, which would have required investigations, anonymous reporting, and parental notification. They … Read more

Former Student-Athlete Files Lawsuit against Illinois High School, Alleging Bullying and Sexual Harassment by Hockey Teammates

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NEW LENOX, Ill. – Providence Catholic High School is facing a lawsuit brought by a former student-athlete who alleges bullying and sexual harassment by members of the school’s hockey team. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of the student, claims that the school failed to address the abusive behavior. According to court documents, the plaintiff was subjected to sexually explicit comments about their body and endured physical harassment from teammates. Attorney Steven Glink, representing the student, described the bullying and harassment as “very pervasive,” occurring on a daily basis. The lawsuit also names coaches, counselors, and … Read more

Oxford High School Shooter’s Parent’s Separate Trials: Uncertainty Looms Over Who Will Go First

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Pontiac, Michigan – The trial for Jennifer and James Crumbley, the parents of the Oxford High School shooter, is quickly approaching. However, it remains uncertain which parent will be tried first. The jury trial, scheduled to begin on January 23, 2023, in Oakland Circuit Court in Pontiac, was initially planned to be a joint trial. However, based on new evidence received from Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald’s office, the Crumbleys requested separate trials in November. Both parents face four counts of involuntary manslaughter for the deaths of four students at Oxford High School. This case … Read more