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The lawsuit alleges school officials failed to respond appropriately after becoming aware of the shooter's red flags. Antioch High School, Dayana Escalante, Solomon Henderson

Parents of Antioch High School Shooting Victim File Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against District

The lawsuit alleges school officials failed to respond appropriately after becoming aware of the shooter's history of violent…

News July 10
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The former UM football coach and other school officials face allegations of neglect in a lawsuit tied to and ex-assistant coach, who is accused of hacking female athletes' private data. Jim Harbaugh, Matt Weiss, University of Michigan, Santa Ono, Warde Manuel, Doug Gnodtke, Mark Schlissel, Fiesta Bowl

Jim Harbaugh Added to Lawsuit as Matt Weiss Faces Federal Charges for Alleged Hacking of Athletes’ Data

The former football coach and other UM officials face allegations of neglect in a lawsuit tied to ex-assistant…

News July 2
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The Santa Ana School Police Officers’ Association attributes the tragedy in part to the defunding and understaffing of the school police department. Santa Ana High School, Santa Ana Unified School District, SAUSD, Armando Morales

Parents Sue Santa Ana Unified School District Over Teen Stabbing Death

The Santa Ana School Police Officers’ Association attributes the tragedy in part to the defunding and understaffing of…

News June 26
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The case focused on the actions of a seventh grader who wore a T-shirt that said “There are only two genders.” Supreme Court, First Amendment, free speech

Supreme Court Leaves Middle School Two Genders T-shirt Ban in Place

The case focused on the actions of a seventh grader who wore a T-shirt that said “There are…

News May 28
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Northwestern University’s settlement of its hazing cases marks the end of a prolonged legal battle, shifting focus to cultural reforms within its athletic program. Pat Fitzgerald, football

Northwestern University Settles Hazing Lawsuits, Ending Long Legal Battle

Northwestern University’s settlement of its hazing cases marks the end of a prolonged legal battle, shifting focus to…

News May 12
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Columbia University Settles

Columbia University Settles with Victims of Ex-Gynecologist for $750 Million

Former Columbia University gynecologist Robert Hadden was sentenced to 20 years for sexually abusing hundreds of patients from…

News May 6
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Jury Awards $48 Million to Former Students in El Monte School Molestation Case, Joseph Baldenebro, Miramonte Elementary School, Mountain View School District

Jury Awards $48 Million to Former Students in California School Molestation Case

The Mountain View School District ignored countless warnings by other teachers and students about Joseph Baldenebro’s inappropriate behavior.

News April 17
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Maryland Pharmacist Accused of Decade-Long Cyber-Voyeurism Campaign at UMMC, Dr. Matthew Bathula, University of Maryland Medical Center

Maryland Pharmacist Accused of Decade-Long Cyber-Voyeurism Campaign at UMMC

Matthew Bathula allegedly installed software on UMMC computers to steal user passwords, which he then used to access…

News April 9
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Baylor University

Baylor University Ordered to Pay $437K for Attorneys’ Fees in Title IX Lawsuit

A jury previously found Baylor University negligent because of its "deliberate indifference" to reports of sexual harassment.

News April 4

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