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world6 days ago•16 min saved

Death of 17-year-old Benjamin Franklin High School student sparks debate over bullying and school safety

A 17-year-old student, identified by family as Xavier Nungaray, died after falling from a fourth-floor balcony at Benjamin Franklin High School in Highland Park, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, September 30. The incident prompted a three-hour lockdown and a death investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). While LAPD stated there was no evidence of foul play, circulating videos appear to show a confrontation prior to the fall. Family members allege the student faced persistent bullying since his sophomore year, prompting calls for an audit of anti-bullying policies. A GoFundMe page raised over $169,000 for funeral expenses, and hundreds gathered at a memorial on Thursday. The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has deployed crisis counselors and substitute teachers to support the school community.

via The Independent|

#benjamin-franklin-high-school #bullying #lapd

crime7 days ago•26 min saved

L.A. High Schooler Dies After Classroom Fight and Fourth-Floor Fall

A student died after falling from a fourth-floor balcony at Benjamin Franklin High School in Highland Park, Los Angeles, following a classroom altercation. Video footage shows a physical fight and racial slurs, while police state there is no evidence of foul play. A community vigil was held, and the victim is identified by friends as Xavier.

via New York Post|

#benjamin-franklin-high-school #bullying #crime

entertainment17 days ago•22 min saved

Taylor Frankie Paul Quits SLOMW Amid Bullying and Custody Turmoil

Taylor Frankie Paul announced she is quitting The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, citing bullying from castmates, ongoing custody disputes, and recent court-ordered drug-test concerns; she had been slated to return for Season 6 but says she can no longer proceed, with networks reportedly offering support.

via Page Six|

#bullying #custody-battles #entertainment

local21 days ago•2 min saved

Oregon county chair steps aside from leadership after gesture sparks backlash

Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington will step back from leading the board and seek mental-health support after she flashed a middle finger at Commissioner Nafisa Fai during a work session. Fellow commissioners condemned the gesture and signaled possible sanctions, including removing her as meeting facilitator, restricting in-person access to facilities, and potentially reducing compensation until she separates from the county. Harrington will remain on the commission and is not seeking re-election; Jason Snider will serve as interim chair and Jerry Willey will lead in his absence. Fai urged higher standards of leadership, and Pam Treece is running against Fai for chair. The board plans to discuss further actions at the Oct. 1 meeting, amid a history cited by the Oregonian of Harrington’s troubling behavior toward staff.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|

#bullying #leadership #local

world1 month ago•5 min saved

Stop shielding academic bullies, or science loses its brightest

A Nature World View argues that universities’ reflex to punish alleged bullies—sidelining researchers, closing labs, and publicizing allegations—often harms the accused and pushes capable scientists, especially early-career researchers, out of science; this cycle undermines mentorship and scientific progress, so reforms are needed to ensure fair investigations, accountability, and protected support for victims without destabilizing careers.

via Nature|

#academia #accountability #bullying

life-and-drama2 months ago•11 min saved

Sixth-Grader Turns Year of Targeting Into a Public Leavers’ Assembly Roast

A year-6 student, long tormented by a teacher who ridiculed his family and failed to support him as he navigated dyslexia, writes a biting, passive‑aggressive speech and delivers it at the leavers’ assembly. In front of classmates, parents, and staff, he roasts Mrs. D with jabs about favoritism, her neglected duties, and the chaos around her, marking what his family and teachers later described as one of the boy’s proudest moments.

via TwistedSifter|

#bullying #education #family

education2 months ago•19 min saved

School harassment probes stall under Trump, leaving students exposed

The Washington Post reports that Education Department civil-rights probes into racial harassment and sexual harassment in U.S. schools have largely stalled under the Trump administration, including a Michigan case in which a Black fifth-grader faced repeated slurs on a bus, highlighting ongoing discrimination in schools while OCR cases remain unresolved.

via The Washington Post|

#bullying #civil-rights #discrimination

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Teen shooters unleash random attack at Philippine high school, killing three and wounding seven

Two 14- and 15-year-old suspects opened fire at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Leyte, killing three students and wounding seven before authorities detained them; a Glock 9mm registered to a policewoman and a .38 pistol tied to a Cebu security agency were used; police cite possible bullying as a motive and say the investigation continues as schools review safety measures.

via France 24|

#bullying #gun-violence #minors

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Bullying feud triggers Tacloban high school shooting, three dead, seven wounded

Three students were killed and seven injured when two teens, aged 14 and 15, opened fire at San Jose National High School in Tacloban, Philippines, in what investigators say began as a bullying grudge. The suspects used a .38 revolver and a 9mm pistol owned by a police-relative; one was arrested and the other surrendered. Authorities say red flags were missed and are reviewing school security, anti-bullying policies, and gun-safety measures amid the first school shooting in Tacloban in memory.

via BBC|

#bullying #gun-violence #note-only-five-tags-allowed-extra-tag-removed

entertainment4 months ago•166 min saved

Karamo Brown Details Queer Eye Pressures That Fueled Relapse and Alleged Bullying

Karamo Brown tells People that the demanding Queer Eye production and tensions with cast and behind-the-scenes management contributed to a relapse during Season 3 after years of sobriety; he says he’s been sober for about 18 months and describes bullying by some executives, a claim the production companies dispute. He also discusses an early harassment complaint that was cleared and notes he paused final-season promotions in January 2026 due to concerns about bullying.

via Vulture|

#bullying #entertainment #karamo-brown

lifestyle4 months ago•3 min saved

Circumcision's unseen toll: stigma in school and intimacy in adulthood

A man and a friend recount how infant circumcision affected their self-image, school experiences, and adult relationships—highlighting teasing, altered arousal, and how partners adapted—while medical sources note potential hygiene, lower UTI risk, and reduced STI transmission as possible benefits.

via LADbible|

#bullying #circumcision #health-benefits

education4 months ago•5 min saved

Long Beach teen surfer sues district over alleged on-campus assault by teammates

A Long Beach high school surfer, William Frey, is suing the Long Beach Unified School District, alleging he was beaten by Wilson High surf teammates in April 2025, threatened with death, and harassed on campus; the suit says administrators failed to protect him and did not adequately enforce safety measures after a restraining order, with video of the attack and ongoing threats cited. Frey has relocated, and the suit seeks damages to be determined at trial.

via nypost.com|

#bullying #california #education

education7 months ago•2 min saved

Family sues LAUSD after 12-year-old’s death tied to school bullying

Family of 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta filed a legal claim against Los Angeles Unified School District after a February 17 fight at Reseda Charter High School left her with traumatic brain injuries and death on February 25. The parents say they had reported multiple bullying incidents beforehand, and a video of the incident was shown by the family’s attorney. LAUSD did not comment on pending litigation, while LAPD continues to investigate the death as a homicide.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#bullying #education #lausd

local7 months ago•2 min saved

LAPD Launches Homicide Probe After Reseda High Student’s Death Linked to Bullying

A 12-year-old student, Khimberly Zavaleta, died after a head injury allegedly caused by a peer during a bullying incident at Reseda High School; the LAPD has opened a homicide investigation, as students protested and the district offered counseling and support for those affected.

via NBC News|

#bullying #homicide-investigation #khimberly-zavaleta

entertainment7 months ago•36 min saved

Ex‑Grey's Anatomy Extra Levels Bold Bullying Claims Against Eric Dane After ALS Death

Laura Ann Tull, a Grey's Anatomy extra, claimed on Threads that Eric Dane bullied her on the show's set, calling him a coward and an narcissist; she says his behavior harmed her health and she was wrongly terminated for illness. Dane died at 53 after a years‑long battle with ALS, prompting tributes from co‑stars while sparking discussion about the late actor’s conduct and legacy.

via Yahoo|

#als #bullying #entertainment