Court Rulings

Read: Jury Finds Baylor University Negligent in Former Student’s Title IX Lawsuit

Jury Finds Baylor University Negligent in Former Student’s Title IX Lawsuit

The verdict comes a month after Baylor settled another lawsuit filed by 15 women who alleged they were sexually assaulted at the school.

Read: Oxford High School Shooter to Receive Life Sentence, No Parole

Oxford High School Shooter to Receive Life Sentence, No Parole

Charges include one count of terrorism, four counts of first-degree murder, seven counts of assault with intent to murder, and 12 counts of possession of a firearm.

Read: Yale Student Acquitted of Rape Can Sue Accuser for Defamation

Yale Student Acquitted of Rape Can Sue Accuser for Defamation

The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled the accuser is not immune because the accused had fewer rights during Yale’s disciplinary process than he would have had in criminal court.

Read: Lawsuit: Harvard Legacy Admissions Practices Disadvantage Students of Color

Lawsuit: Harvard Legacy Admissions Practices Disadvantage Students of Color

The lawsuit claims 70% of applicants with ties to wealthy alumni or donors are White and that a portion of those students would not be admitted otherwise.

Read: Supreme Court Denies OSU’s Attempt to Dismiss Remaining Strauss Lawsuits

Supreme Court Denies OSU’s Attempt to Dismiss Remaining Strauss Lawsuits

Ohio State sought to have the remaining sexual abuse lawsuits dismissed, arguing that the statute of limitations had long passed.

Read: Judge Rules Oxford Schools, Staff Can’t Be Sued Over 2021 Mass Shooting

Judge Rules Oxford Schools, Staff Can’t Be Sued Over 2021 Mass Shooting

The Michigan judge argued Oxford Community Schools and its employees are protected by governmental immunity.

Read: Supreme Court Allows Title IX Lawsuits to Proceed Against Fairfax Schools, Univ. of Toledo

Supreme Court Allows Title IX Lawsuits to Proceed Against Fairfax Schools, Univ. of Toledo

The Fairfax County School Board and the University of Toledo sought to narrow the scope under which the schools can be held liable under Title IX.

Read: Parkland Shooter Gets Life in Prison Without Parole

Parkland Shooter Gets Life in Prison Without Parole

Last month, in a 9-3 vote, a jury favored the death penalty over life in prison but Florida law requires a unanimous vote for execution.

Read: Cleveland State Violated Student’s Fourth Amendment Right, Judge Rules

Cleveland State Violated Student’s Fourth Amendment Right, Judge Rules

To prevent cheating, the student was required to use a webcam to scan his bedroom before taking an online chemistry exam

Read: Heritage High School Shooter Sentenced to 10 Years

Heritage High School Shooter Sentenced to 10 Years

The teen, who was wearing an ankle monitor for a prior juvenile conviction on gun charges, injured two students in the shooting.

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