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legal-education15 days ago•213 min saved

Cornell DA Reopens 2024 Chi Phi Assault Probe After Civil Suit Highlights Discrepancies

Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten has reopened the criminal investigation into an alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University’s Chi Phi fraternity house. The decision follows a civil lawsuit filed by the victim, Jane Doe, which alleges she was drugged with ketamine and assaulted by seven fraternity members. While the DA previously declined to charge based on a 2024 statement describing the events as consensual, the new complaint presents a conflicting narrative. Cornell University supports the grand jury review but defends its prior Title IX sanctions, including expulsions, while critics and public figures demand greater accountability for the alleged failures in the initial response.

via CNN|

#chi-phi-fraternity #cornell-university #jane-doe

legal-education2 years ago•1 min saved

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Continues Legal Action Against Texas School Districts for Electioneering

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed lawsuits against Denison Independent School District and Castleberry ISD for illegally using official resources to promote political candidates and policies, in violation of Texas law. The lawsuits are part of a broader effort to prevent public officials from improperly influencing elections, following similar legal action against Frisco ISD and Denton ISD. Although the Office of the Attorney General cannot currently criminally prosecute election code violations, it may seek civil injunctive relief to prohibit such conduct, with violators potentially subject to criminal prosecution by local authorities. Attorney General Paxton emphasized the importance of upholding election laws and ensuring free and fair elections.

via Office of the Attorney General (.gov)|

#attorney-general-ken-paxton #illegal-electioneering #lawsuits

legal-education2 years ago•1 min saved

Texas AG Sues Frisco ISD for Electioneering

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Frisco Independent School District for illegal electioneering, alleging that the district used official resources to advocate for specific policies in violation of the Texas Election Code. While the Attorney General's office is currently unable to criminally prosecute Election Code violations, it may seek civil injunctive relief to prevent school districts from unlawfully influencing elections. This follows a similar lawsuit against Denton ISD and ongoing investigations into potential violations across the state.

via Office of the Attorney General (.gov)|

#attorney-general-ken-paxton #civil-injunctive-relief #frisco-isd

legal-education2 years ago•3 min saved

"AG Ken Paxton Sues Denton ISD Over Alleged Illegal Electioneering"

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the Denton Independent School District, alleging that two elementary school principals violated state law by using district emails to encourage staff to vote against opponents of school vouchers in the primary election. Paxton claims the defendants violated state law concerning inappropriate use of government resources for electioneering and is seeking legal orders to restrain the district and its employees from engaging in political activity using public resources or emails. The district has stated it will train all trustees and administrators to ensure compliance with election laws.

via The Texas Tribune|

#denton-independent-school-district #electioneering #ken-paxton

legal-education2 years ago•4 min saved

Texas Judge Upholds School's Punishment of Black Student Over Hairstyle

A Texas judge ruled that a school district's punishment of a Black student for his hairstyle does not violate the state's new law prohibiting race-based hair discrimination. The student, Darryl George, has been out of his regular classes since August because his tied and twisted locs violate the school's dress code. The judge stated that the CROWN Act does not provide exemptions for protected hairstyles like locs and encouraged George to seek resolution through the state Legislature or school board. George's family has filed complaints and a federal civil rights lawsuit, while their attorney plans to seek an injunction and appeal the decision.

via Yahoo News|

#discrimination #hairstyle #lawsuit

legal-education2 years ago•2 min saved

Judge Upholds Texas School District's Hair Length Policies in CROWN Act Lawsuit

A judge ruled that the punishment faced by a Black high school student in Texas for his dreadlocks does not violate the state's CROWN Act, which prohibits race-based hair discrimination. The student has been banned from regular classes and faces in-school suspension due to the length of his dreadlocks, which the school claims violates their dress code. The family filed a federal lawsuit against the governor and attorney general for allegedly not enforcing the CROWN Act, alleging improper discipline and abrogation of constitutional and state rights.

via ABC News|

#crown-act #hair-policy #lawsuit

legal-education2 years ago•3 min saved

Texas Judge Upholds School's Hair Length Policy for Male Students

A Texas judge ruled in favor of Barbers Hill ISD, stating that the school did not violate the state's CROWN Act by suspending 18-year-old Darryl George for the length of his locs hairstyle. The judge's decision came after the school district removed George from regular classes, citing non-compliance with the dress code. The Texas CROWN Act, which prohibits race-based hair discrimination, went into effect just one day after George's suspension. The George family's attorney plans to seek an injunction from a federal court, and they also have a federal civil rights lawsuit pending against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton for not enforcing the law. This case follows previous clashes between the district and two other Black male students over the dress code, which led to a federal judge ruling the district's hair policy as discriminatory.

via CBS News|

#crown-act #discrimination #lawsuit

legal-education2 years ago•3 min saved

"Judge Dismisses Pro-Palestinian Groups' Free Speech Lawsuit Against DeSantis"

A federal judge dismissed two lawsuits brought by pro-Palestinian student groups against the DeSantis administration, ruling that the threatened deactivation of the groups remains speculative as no actions have been taken against them. The lawsuits contended that the state's deactivation order unconstitutionally penalizes them in violation of free speech and viewpoint discrimination laws. The judge's decision marks a legal win for DeSantis and the state university system, but the possibility of another court battle looms if the schools ultimately dole out discipline.

via POLITICO|

#desantis #free-speech #lawsuit

legal-education2 years ago•1 min saved

Family Sues School After Teen's Suicide Following Online Assault Video

The family of 14-year-old Adriana Kuch, who died by suicide after being assaulted at her New Jersey high school and having the attack recorded and posted online, is suing officials with the school district, alleging a failure to address a "culture of violence" and protect her from bullying. The lawsuit claims that school officials did not adequately respond to the assault and subsequent online humiliation, leading to Adriana's suicide. The family is seeking punitive damages and asserts that the school has a serious bullying problem that administrators have failed to acknowledge or address.

via cleveland.com|

#bullying #lawsuit #legal-education

legal-education2 years ago•5 min saved

Family Sues School Board After Student's Suicide Following Attack

The family of 14-year-old Adriana Kuch, who died by suicide days after being attacked at Central Regional High School in New Jersey, is suing the school board, former superintendent, and others for negligence, defamation, and infliction of emotional distress. The lawsuit alleges that the school failed to protect Adriana from bullying and cyberbullying, and that the superintendent invaded the family's privacy. Another lawsuit involving a separate assault at the same school has also been filed. The family's attorney is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, while the civil case is currently in the discovery phase.

via CNN|

#bullying #lawsuit #legal-education

legal-education2 years ago•1 min saved

"Family Sues School Officials After Teen's Suicide Following Viral Attack Video"

The family of Adriana Kuch, a New Jersey teen who died by suicide after a viral attack video, is suing school officials, alleging a failure to protect her despite a known "culture of violence." The lawsuit claims a climate of harassment existed at Central Regional High School before Adriana's assault. Four students have been charged in connection with the attack, and the district superintendent resigned after making insensitive remarks about Adriana's father. Adriana's family seeks justice and accountability for her death, highlighting the school's alleged bullying problem.

via The Daily Beast|

#bullying #lawsuit #legal-education

legal-education2 years ago•2 min saved

Family of Adriana Kuch Sues NJ School After Teen's Suicide

The family of Adriana Kuch, a New Jersey teen who died by suicide after being assaulted at her high school and having the video posted online, is suing the school board and officials for negligence and failure to protect her. The lawsuit alleges that the school was aware of a culture of violence and failed to address it. The family seeks unspecified damages for negligence, defamation, and emotional distress. The district has stated it took action to address bullying after Adriana's death, and the lawsuit was filed just before the one-year anniversary of her passing.

via NBC News|

#assault #bullying #lawsuit

legal-education2 years ago•3 min saved

Family of Adriana Kuch Sues NJ School Over Bullying-Related Suicide

The family of Adriana Kuch, a 14-year-old who died by suicide following intense bullying at her New Jersey high school, has filed a lawsuit against the school district, alleging failure to protect her. The lawsuit also accuses the former school superintendent of defaming the family. The family claims that school officials did not address a culture of violence and failed to take action against bullying. The lawsuit seeks justice for Adriana and unspecified damages. The school district has not yet commented on the lawsuit.

via New York Post |

#bullying #lawsuit #legal-education

legal-education2 years ago•3 min saved

"Florida Court Faces Challenge: Pro-Palestinian Groups vs. DeSantis"

Pro-Palestinian student groups in Florida are challenging the state's attempt to disband them, claiming they are tied to Hamas terrorists. The state, however, contends that no action has been taken against the groups, leaving nothing for a judge to decide. The lawsuit revolves around free speech issues and the state's attempt to crack down on campus events amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. The judge expressed frustration about the consequences of powerful individuals' words and actions, referencing a shooting incident involving college students of Palestinian descent. Both sides presented arguments in a three-hour hearing, with the judge pressing for evidence of harm to the students and questioning the authority behind the state's order.

via POLITICO|

#florida #free-speech #lawsuit

legal-education2 years ago•2 min saved

"Trial Set for Texas School's Punishment of Black Student with Locs Hairstyle"

A Texas judge has set a trial date for next month in the case of Darryl George, a Houston-area teen who has been suspended from school for months over the length of his locs hairstyle, which the school district says violates the dress code for male students. George and his family have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the district and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, alleging that the suspension violates the state's Crown Act, which prohibits discrimination based on hairstyles commonly associated with race. The district denies that its policy violates the Crown Act and insists that it will continue to fight for its community's rights, even if it means going to the U.S. Supreme Court.

via CNN|

#discrimination #dress-code #legal-education