Families file $10M defamation lawsuit over 'racial harassment' incident at Kellam High School

Family files $1 million tort claim against West Ada, alleging racial discrimination

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South Bay HS principal accused of racism, sexism speaks out

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- A South Bay high school principal accused of racism and sexism may become the new assistant principal of San Jose High School. San Jose HS assistant principal candidate accused of racism Joseph Heffernan is the current principal of Leland High School. Parents and community members there have voiced concerns about Heffernan for months, but now the principal is sharing his side of the story. Watch the full report from KR…

3 Virginia Beach high school students accused of racial harassment sue principal for defamation

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3 Kellam High students accused of racial harassment sue principal for defamation

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High school students seeking $10M in lawsuit over ‘racist harassment’ accusation

The students claim they were falsely accused of racism over a birthday card and gift they gave a fellow student

$10M defamation lawsuit filed against Kellam High School principal over "racist harassment" incident

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) - The families of three Kellam High School students are suing the school's principal, Ryan Schubart, alleging he "published materially false and defamatory statements in an email addressed to the entire student body on or about March 13, 2025." Schubart's email claimed that the students engaged in "racist harassment" and that "the students involved will be disciplined to the fullest extent possible." But the civil comp…