Radio Free High School: current news

Okay, everything's now up-to-date. Links affected by the long hiatus will remain up until March, 2012; then I'll return to my normal 6-month current-news timeout.

Granite Bay Teen Who Committed Suicide.... -- Jan. 15, 2012. -- Granite Bay, California, USA. -- 18-year-old Jeffrey Fehr killed himself Jan. 1. Article by Cynthia Hubert for the Sacramento Bee.

School May Be Liable for Yeast Infection Bullying -- Jan. 13, 2012. -- Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA. -- Barbara and George Price are suing their 13-year-old daughter's school system for failing to protect her from harassment by her schoolmates. Article by Reuben Kramer for Courthouse News Service. See also Jan. 7th's Student's "Bullying" Case Continues..., by Joe McDonald for the Times-Tribune.

Teen Who Killed Bully to Go Free.... -- Jan. 8, 2012. -- Naples, Florida, USA. -- 14-year-old Jorge Saavedra killed a boy who'd been bullying him. See also Jan. 3rd's Collier Judge Upholds "Stand Your Ground...," by Victoria Macchi for the Naples News, and Jan. 25, 2011's Witnesses: Bullying May Have Sparked Deadly Bus Stop Stabbing, by Ryan Mills for the Naples News.

Bullying: 7 Students Charged for Beating 13-Year-Old Girl.... -- Jan. 7, 2012. -- Tampa, Florida, USA. -- A student was knocked out on a school bus. Article by Charisse Van Horn for the Tampa Crime Examiner.

Family: Bullying to Blame.... -- Jan. 4, 2012. -- Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA. -- 13-year-old Alexander Frye killed himself Jan. 1 after being bullied. Article by Jeremy Pelzer for the Casper Star-Tribune., web-published by the Billings Gazette.

"Bullied" Staten Island Teen Kills Self -- Jan. 3, 2012. -- Staten Island, New York, USA. - 15-year-old Amanda Cummings killed herself after being bullied at school. Article by Christina Boyle for the New York Daily News. See also Jan. 3rd's Accusations of Bullying After Death of Teenager, by Matt Flegenheimer for the New York Times, Jan. 3rd's NY Teen Killed by Bus Had Suicide Note..., web-published by MSNBC, and Jan. 3rd's Staten Island Teen Dies After Being Struck by Bus, by John M. Annese for the Staten Island Advance.

Police Say Gwangju Suicide Victim was Bullied -- Jan. 2, 2012. -- Daegu, South Korea. -- A 14-year-old boy killed himself last week, leaving a note describing bullying he had suffered at school. Article by Lee Woo-young for the Korea Herald. See also Dec. 31st's Two Students Arrested for Bullying, web-published by UPI, and Dec. 26th's School Bullying Victims Commit Suicide, by Lee Woo-young for the Korea Herald.

Unioto Incident Makes National News -- Dec. 29, 2011. -- Chillicothe, Ohio, USA. -- A 15-year-old boy was beaten up and video of the incident was posted on Facebook. Article by David Berman for the Gazette. See also Nov. 3rd's Ross County Youth Charged in School Assault, by Rita Price and Randy Ludlow for the Columbus Dispatch, Nov. 2nd's At Union-Scioto High School..., a blog post by Elizabeth Flock, hosted by the Washington Post, Oct. 29th's High School Gay Basher in Chillicothe May Receive Harsher Punishment, web-published by Towleroad, Oct. 28th's Attack on Gay Student by Bully at Union-Scioto High School in Chillicothe ..., web-published by the Huffington Post, and Oct. 27th's Bully's Brutal Assault of Gay Ohio High School Student..., web-published by TowleRoad.

Lake Central School Corp. Denies Accusations.... -- Dec. 28, 2011. -- Hammond, Indiana, USA. -- 17-year-old David Haddad is suing his school system for failing to protect him from bullying. Article by Marisa Kwiatkowski for the Times.

South Hadley Paid Phoebe Prince Family $225,000.... -- Dec. 27, 2011. -- South Hadley, Massachusetts, USA. -- 15-year-old Phoebe Prince, whose family had recently moved from Ireland to the U.S., killed herself in January, 2010, after being bullied by schoolmates. Article by Maria Cramer for the Boston Globe. See also Raven Days' RFHS Special Section, Phoebe Prince's Death.

Stunned Community Looks for Justice After Gay Teen's Suicide -- Dec. 26, 2011. -- Ashland City, Tennessee, USA. -- Jacob Rogers killed himself Dec. 7th after being bullied so much he stopped coming to school. Article by Tony Gonzalez for the Tennessean. See also Dec. 9th's Friends Hold Vigil for Teen Bullying Victim -- Dec. 9, 2011. -- by Deanna Lambert and Jonathan Martin for WSMV, and Dec. 7th's Friends Say Classmate Killed Self After Bullying on Sexuality, by Deanna Lambert for WSMV.

Emerson Board of Education Will Pay $130K to Former Student.... -- Dec. 23, 2011. -- Emerson, New Jersey, USA. -- Emerson's Board of Education has settled out of court with a student who alleged that he had been physically and verbally bullied and harassed in school from 2002 to 2007. Article by S.P. Sullivan for NJ.com.

Family Plans to Sue School Over Bullying -- Dec. 22, 2011. -- Clarksville, Tennessee, USA. -- Julie Ramos' 15-year-old daughter was knocked out by bullies and ended up in the hospital. Article web-published by WSKY.

Mother Suing School District Over Bullying Claims -- Dec. 20, 2011. -- Daytona Beach, Florida, USA. -- Dondre Jones' mother is suing his school system for failing to keep him safe at school. Article by Saul Saenz for News 13.

Griffith Public Schools Sued Over Alleged Bullying -- Dec. 20, 2011. -- Griffith, Indiana, USA. -- 15-year-old Marissa Simmons' mother is suing her school system for failing to keep her safe at school. Article by Lu Ann Franklin for the Northwest Indiana Times.

Bullied Teenager Wins $300K Court Judgment -- Dec. 20, 2011. -- White House, Tennessee, USA. -- Jacob Gentry was blinded in one eye by a bully's attack when he was in seventh grade in 2006. Now a court has awarded him and his parents $300,000, the maximum award allowed under state law. Article by Katharine Heriges for the Robertson County Times, web-published by the Tennessean. See also Dec. 16th's School System Must Pay for Bullying Victim's Medical Costs, by Andrea Cline-Thomas for WSKY.

Girls, 14, Face Charges Over School Bullying Attack -- Dec. 19, 2011. -- Hastings, New Zealand. -- 14-year-old Adriana Kemp's back was broken by bullies. Article by Andrew Koubaridis for the New Zealand Herald. See also Dec. 16th's Vicious Beating at Hastings School, by Michelle Cooke for Stuff.

Hundreds Protest Outside Spencerport Schools District Offices -- Dec. 5, 2011. -- Spencerport, New York, USA. -- 14-year-old Cameron DeVeronica killed herself Nov. 29th after relentless bullying. Article by Nikki Rudd for WHEC.

Marion Central Schools Sued Over Alleged Bullying -- Dec. 5, 2011. -- Marion, New York, USA. -- Traci Lanzone is suing her son's school system for failing to protect him from being bullied. Article by Rachel Barnhart for WHAM.

Williamsville North Students Suspended -- Dec. 5, 2011. -- Buffalo, New York, USA. -- 14-year-old Jamey Rodemeyer killed himself after being bullied. Article by Sandra Tan for the Buffalo News. See also Raven Days' RFHS Special Section, Jamey Rodemeyer's Death.

More Marches Against Bullying Planned -- Dec. 4, 2011. -- Montreal, Quebec, Canada. -- 15-year-old Marjorie Raymond killed herself Nov. 28th after being bullied. Article web-published by the Montreal Gazette.

Crabtree Family Share Son's Story.... -- Dec. 2, 2011. -- McLean County, Kentucky, USA. -- 16-year-old Shay Crabtree killed himself Nov. 2 after being bullied. Article by Dave Kirk for WFIE. See also Dec. 2nd's School Officials Disagree that Bullying Played Part in Student Suicide, by Dave Kirk for WFIE.

Family Sues Hamilton Southeasten School District over Suicide -- Nov. 28, 2011. -- Fishers, Indiana, USA. -- 14-year-old Jamarcus Bell killed himself Oct. 20, 2010, after being bullied. Now, a year later, his parents are suing his school system for failing to protect him from his bullies. Article by Daniel Miller for WISH. See also Oct. 26th, 2010's Family Claims Bullying Pushed Boy to Suicide, web-published by WRTV, Oct. 26th, 2010's Friends Say Fishers Teen was Bullied to Death, by Jake Miller for WXIN, and Oct. 25th, 2010's Memorial Held for Fishers Teen..., by Heather MacWilliams for WXIN. Also note Oct. 25th, 2010's HSE Student Claims She Was Bullied, in which a schoolmate of Jamarcus Bell's says she attempted suicide after the school did nothing to protect her from bullies. Article by Phil Sanchez for WISH.

Adelaide Schoolboy's Spleen Burst by Bullies -- Nov. 26, 2011 -- Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. -- 14-year-old Callen Wade was beaten up in the schoolyard. Article by Emily Watkins for the Sunday Mail, web-published by the Herald Sun.

Swedish Boarding Schools Put Under Review -- Nov. 24, 2011. -- Swedish school inspectors are investigating reports of bullying at two Swedish boarding schools. Article web-published by the Local.

Broward County School District Faces Bullying Lawsuit from Florida Mother -- Nov. 24, 2011. -- Broward County, Florida, USA. -- 13-year-old Brianne Vanderheyden tried to kill herself after being repeatedly bullied by schoolmates. Article web-published by the Huffington Post. See also Nov. 24th's Broward School District Faces Bullying Lawsuit, by Donna Rapado for NBC, Nov. 23rd's Mother of Bullying Victim Sues ..., web-published by the Daily Mail, Nov. 22nd's Alleged Bullying Victim Files Suit..., web-published by WSVN, and Nov. 16th's Mom Sues over School Bullying, by Elgin Jones for the South Florida Times.

Parents Say East Porter School Ignored Bullying Complaints -- Nov. 23, 2011. -- Porter County, Indiana, USA. -- George and Debbie Stahl are suing their child's school system for failure to protect him/her from bullies. Article by Teresa Auch Schultz for the Post-Tribune.

Family Finds Message in Bullied Boy's Suicide -- Nov. 22, 2011. -- Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. -- 15-year-old Ben Lewis killed himself November 19th after being bullied. Article by Margaret Reist for the Journal-Star.

Alleged Sandusky Victim Bullied, Leaves School -- Nov. 21, 2011. -- Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA. -- A 17-year-old who was sexually abused by a former Penn State coach was bullied so badly by his schoolmates after he told others about the abuse that he has left school in the middle of his senior year. Article by Jim Hamill for WNEP. See also Nov. 20th's Alleged Jerry Sandusky Victim Leaves School..., by Sara Ganim for the Patriot-News.

School Officials Stunned by Bullying Link to Girl's Death -- Nov. 17, 2011.-- Chadbourn, North Carolina, USA. -- 10-year-old Jasmine McClain killed herself Nov. 14th. Schoolmates said she had been relentlessly bullied. Article by Bryan Mims for WRAL.

Sheriff Investigates Bullying at School -- Nov. 17, 2011. -- Ridge Farm, Illinois, USA. -- 10-year-old Ashlynn Conner hanged herself after being bullied. Article web-published by UPI. See also Nov. 16th's Funeral Held for 10-Year-Old Suspected of Committing Suicide over Bullying, by Priyanka Padode for the New York Daily News, and Nov. 14th's Family Blames Bullying in 10-Year-Old Girl's Suicide, by WCIA, web-published by WTSP.

Jewish Family Sues Green Schools.... -- Nov. 12, 2011. -- Green, Ohio, USA. -- The parents of a 14-year-old are suing her school system for failing to protect her from bullying. Article by John Higgins for the Akron Beacon Journal.

Parents File Police Report Over School Bullying -- Nov. 4, 2011. -- Huntington, West Virginia, USA. -- A sixth-grader was beaten up by schoolmates. Article by Carrie Cline for WSAZ. See also Nov. 4th's Alleged Bullying Leads to Police Complaint, by Tony Rutherford for the Huntington News.

Ohio School Scene of Second Homophobic Bullying Incident -- Nov. 2, 2011. -- Westerville, Ohio, USA. -- A 14-year-old was hit on the head. Blog post by Bridgette P. LaVictoire for LezGetReal.

Gwinnett Schools Investigate Alleged Bullying -- Nov. 2, 2011. -- Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA. -- A 14-year-old was attacked at school while she was waiting to board her school bus. Article by Renee Starzyk for WGCL.

Sheriff: School Staff Cleared in Noose Bullying Allegations -- Oct. 31, 2011. -- Santa Monica, California, USA. -- A black student was shown a noose by his bullies. Several other students digitally captured the incident on their cell phones, but school officials ordered them to delete the footage. Article web-published by NBC.

Warren Parents Say Son Was Bullied, Assaulted at School -- Oct. 27, 2011. -- Warren, Ohio, USA. -- 11-year-old James Stephens, Jr. had his toe broken by bullies. Article web-published by WYTV.

Friends of Gay Teen Hope His Death Puts an End to School Bullying -- Oct. 20, 2011. -- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. -- 15-year-old Jamie Hubley killed himself after being bullied. Article by Tony Lofaro for the Vancouver Sun. See also Oct. 18th's Gay Teen was Bullied before Suicide, by Graham Richardson for CTV, Oct. 18th's Gay Ottawa Teen Who Killed Himself Was Bullied, by Ashley Burke for the CBC, Oct. 17th's Gay Teen's Blog Reveals Sad Final Weeks..., by Matthew Pearson for the Vancouver Sun, and Oct. 17th's Jamie Hubley, 15, Commits Suicide After Bullying, web-published by the Advocate.

Mother Removes Boy in Bullying Case from School -- Oct. 15, 2011. -- Maltby, England, U.K. -- 13-year-old Jed Winfindale won a court case against his school after he was bullied there, but the bullying has only escalated since then and his mother has now decided to homeschool him. Article web-published by the Yorkshire Post.

Bullied Student Sues South Burlington Schools -- Oct. 6, 2011. -- South Burlington, Vermont, USA. -- Kylie Kenney is suing her school system for failure to protect her from bullies. Article by Jennifer Reading for WCAX.

Stabbing at School Rooted in Bullying -- Oct. 2, 2011. -- Columbus, Ohio, USA. -- 14-year-old Marcus Solis cut his bully's throat with a knife. Article by Stephanie Czekalinski and Jennifer Smith Richards for the Columbus Dispatch.

Bullying Could Have Contributed to High School Teen's Suicide -- Sept. 30, 2011. -- Henderson, Nevada, USA. -- 15-year-old James Robinson killed himself Sept. 28th after being bullied. Article by Chris Saldana for KLAS.

High School Bully Breaks 11-Year-Old's Nose.... -- Sept. 28, 2011. -- Currituck County, North Carolina, USA. -- A 11-year-old was punched by a ninth-grader on their school bus. Article web-published by WTKR.

Mom Charged After School Bus Bullying of Deaf Son -- Sept. 28, 2011. -- Jasper, Tennessee, USA. -- Christa Green was charged with 13 counts of assault and, oddly enough, one of burglary, for boarding a school bus to scold two boys who had been bullying her son Travis. She did not touch any of the children on the bus. Article web-published by the Houston Chronicle.

Family Sues School District Over Bullying -- Sept. 27, 2011. -- Saranac Lake, New York, USA. -- Amy and Hiram Oliveras are suing their daughter's school system for failing to prevent her from being bullied. Article by Kim Smith Dedham for the Press-Republican. See also Sept. 24th's Schools Sued over Racial Bullying, by Chris Knight for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise.

Suicide Victim May Have Been Bullied -- Sept. 24, 2011. -- Wichita, Kansas, USA. -- 14-year-old Rhianna Morawitz killed herself Sept. 20th after being bullied. Article by Suzanne Perez Tobias for the Wichita Eagle.

Socastee School Shooting Sparks Security, Bullying Policy Changes -- Sept. 21, 2011. -- Socastee, South Carolina, USA. -- A 14-year-old bullied student brought a gun and pipe bombs to school. Article by Brie Jackson for the Florence News. See also Raven Days' RFHS Special Section, " Socastee School Shooting.

School Bullies Being Investigated over Ellesmere Port Teenager's Death -- Sept. 14, 2011. -- Ellesmere Port, England, U.K. -- 16-year-old Dean Bennett killed himself. Schoolmates commenting on a Facebook tribute page said he had been bullied. Article by Allison Dickinson for the Ellesmere Port Pioneer.

Family and Friends Mourn the Tragic Loss of Teenager -- Sept. 12, 2011. -- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. -- 17-year-old Christopher Howell killed himself after being bullied. Article by Stacey Escott for the Hamilton Spectator.

Hutt Valley School Bullies' Reign of Terror -- Sept. 7, 2011. -- Hutt Valley, New Zealand. -- In 2007, many younger students were sexually bullied by six teens at a boarding school. The government has just finished investigating the incident. Article by Lane Nichols for Stuff. See also Sept. 6th's School "Did Not Punish Violent Pupils", also by Lane Nichols for Stuff.

Bullying "Not Widespread in SA Schools" -- Sept. 6, 2011. -- Johannesburg, South Africa. -- 17-year-old Meagan Boltman killed herself after being bullied. Article by Lauren Petersen for the Citizen.

Lawsuit Blames Bullying on District -- Sept. 4, 2011. -- Harrisburg, Oregon, USA. -- The mother of a middle school student with Tourette's Syndrome is suing her son's school system for failing to protect him from bullies. Article by Karen McCowan for the Register-Guard.

Parents of Slain Carolina Forest Student Sue .... -- Sept. 2, 2011. -- Horry County, South Carolina, USA. -- 16-year-old Trevor Varinecz attacked a school resource officer in October, 2009 and was fatally shot in response. Now his parents are suing his school system for failing to protect him from bullying. Article by Gina Vasselli for the Sun News.

Sherwood Family Files Federal Lawsuit in Alleged Bullying Case -- Aug. 26, 2011. -- Sherwood, Oregon, USA. -- A 14-year-old had a tooth knocked out by a bully. Article by Wendy Owen for the Oregonian. -- Article web-published by OregonLive.com. See also Aug. 29th's Lawsuit Filed in Alleged Oregon Bullying Case, web-published by ClaimsJournal, Aug. 26th's Did Sherwood High Protect Bully Because He Was a Good Athlete?.., by Anna Canzano for KATU, and Aug. 24th's Parents of Bullied Son Sue Sherwood School District, by Ray Pitz for the Tualatin Times.

Photographer Says 'No' to Senior Pictures for Bullying Students -- Aug. 18, 2011. -- Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA. -- A photographer hired to take pictures of graduating seniors refused to take pictures of four students whom she spotted bullying others on Facebook. Article web-published by WTAE Pittsburgh. See also Photographer Who Refused to Shoot Bullies Discusses Fallout, by Edward Lovett for ABC.

Teenage Girls Sue over School Bullying -- Aug. 16, 2011. -- Wodonga, Australia. -- Three bullied students are suing the Education Department. Article web-published by Herald Sun

Sixth Bullied Student Sues Minnesota School District -- Aug. 13, 2011. -- St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. -- Six teens have sued the Anoka-Hennepin school district for failing to protect them from being bullied. Blog post by Steve W. for Care2. See also Aug. 10th's Student Sues Minn. School District over Antigay Bullying, by Andrew Harmon for the Advocate, July 21st's Minn. School District Sued over Anti-Gay Bullying, by Camille Mann for CBS, and Dec. 17th, 2010's Anoka-Hennepin Disputes Bullying-Suicide Connection, by Tom Weber for Minnesota Public Radio.

Dan Olweus, Creator of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program .... -- Aug. 1, 2011. -- Center City, Minnesota, USA. -- Dr. Olweus was given an award by the American Psychological Association. Press release web-published by PR Newswire.

St. Paul's School Sued in Bullying Case -- July 28, 2011. -- Baltimore County, Maryland, USA. -- Nannette Krupa is suing her bullied son's school. Article by Arthur Hirsch for the Baltimore Sun

Bullying Reports -- July 19, 2011. -- Hillsborough, Florida, USA. -- A list of some of the reported instances of bullying in the Hillsborough County school system in 2010-11. Article web-published by WFLA.

Mother of Bullied Teen Files Lawsuit Against Tehachapi Schools -- July 6, 2011. -- Tehachapi, California, USA. -- 13-year-old Seth Walsh hanged himself after being bullied. Article by Jose Gaspar for KBAK. See also Raven Days' RFHS Special Section, Seth Walsh's Death.

Insurance Company Wants Out of School District Bullying Case -- June 25, 2011. -- Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA. -- Barbara and George Price are suing their daughter's school system for failing to protect her from bullies. Article by Joe McDonald for the Times-Tribune.

Lawyers Argue Over Cost of Bullying -- June 24, 2011. -- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. -- Jazmine Oyston has sued her school for failing to protect her from bullies. AAP article, web-published by the Sydney Morning Herald.

Federal Judge Throws Out .... -- June 24, 2011. -- Mentor, Ohio, USA. -- Eric Mohat shot himself March 29, 2007 after being relentlessly bullied. A year later, on Oct. 2, 2008, 16-year-old Sladjana Vidovic hanged herself for the same reason. Both students went to the same school. Now their respective parents are suing their school system. Article by James F. McCarty for the Plain Dealer. See also Raven Days' RFHS Special Section, Eric Mohat's Death.

School Girl Traumatised After Bullying -- June 23, 2011. -- Gakenke, Rwanda. -- A student was driven into a nervous breakdown by bullies at her boarding school. Article by Bonny Mukombozi for the New Times, web-published by AllAfrica.

3 High School Students Charged Over Bullying -- June 18, 2011. -- Taichung, Taiwan. -- A junior high school student was beaten so badly by schoolmates that his left kidney had to be removed. Article web-published by the China Post.

Lakota Boy Beaten on School Bus -- June 15, 2011. -- Fostoria, Ohio, USA. -- A student whose arm was already in a cast was beaten up on the school bus. Article by Chandra Niklkewski for the Fostoria Review Times.

Episcopal School Accused of Ignoring Bullying of Ex-Student -- June 14, 2011 -- San Antonio, Texas, USA. -- A student is suing his boarding school for failing to protect him from bullying. Article by Abe Levy for the San Antonio Express.

Teen Shacara McLaurin.... -- June 14, 2011. -- Brooklyn, New York, USA. -- A 14-year-old bullying victim spoke to a City Council committee about bullying. Article by Erin Einhorn for the New York Daily News

Girl Breaks Leg at School, Mother Blames Bully -- June 10, 2011. -- Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. -- Article by Kay Johnson for WBTV.

Judge Orders Seminole School Board to Surrender Records in Bullying Suit -- June 1, 2011. -- Sanford, Florida, USA. -- The parents of 15-year-old Ned Charles IV are suing their son's school system for failing to protect him from bullying. Article by Rene Stutzman for the Orlando Sentinel. See also Jan. 29th's Parents of Bullied Kids ..., by Rene Stutzman for the Orlando Sentinel.

"Each Day was like a Warzone" -- May 27, 2011. -- Seattle, Washington, USA. -- A 16-year-old is suing her school system for failing to protect her from bullying. Article web-published by the Daily Mail. See also May 26th's 16-Year-Old Sues Seattle Girls' School over Bullying, by Chris Legeros for KIRO, May 26th's Seattle School Sued over Bullied Student, by Tonya Mosely for KING, May 26th's Teen's Family Suing Seattle Private School over Bullying, by Ursula Reutin for KIRO, and May 26th's Teen Girl Sues Seattle School, Alleges Relentless Bullying, by Vanessa Ho for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

Judge Says Names of Alleged Bullies' Parents Must Be Released -- May 24, 2011. -- Hampton, New Hampshire, USA. -- A judge has ordered a school to tell a bullied student's parents the names of her bullies' parents. Article by Patrick Cronin for the Hampton Union, web-published by Seacoast Online.

Boys in Bridgewater School Bullying Video Suspended -- May 23, 2011. -- Bridgewater, Massachusetts, USA. -- A middle school student filmed three of his bullies attacking another student. Article by Matt Stout for the Enterprise. See also May 21st's Students Caught on Video Beating Boy ..., by Maria Papadopoulous for the Enterprise, web-published by the Patriot-Ledger. See also May 24th's Mother of Boy Bullied Last Year in Bridgewater "Saddened" by New Case, by Matt Stout for the Enterprise.

Father Plans to Sue School System over Son's Suicide -- May 17, 2011. -- Montville, Connecticut, USA. -- 15-year-old Joseph Mendes shot himself January 28th after being bullied. Article by Jeffrey Johnson for the Day. See also May 17th's Montville Teen Bullied before Killing Himself, Family Says, by Adam Benson for the Norwich Bulletin, Feb 1st's Montville High Tries to Cope with Suicide of 10th-Grader, by Izaskun E. Larraņeta for the Day, and Jan. 31st's Montville Superintendent Says Bullying Not Behind Friday Suicide, by Adam Benson for the Norwich Bulletin.

6th Grader Scared; School Shocked, After Bullies Go Too Far -- May 17, 2011. -- Shiatook, Oklahoma, USA. -- A black sixth-grader was threatened with lynching. Article by Jamie Oberg for FOX23.

New Bully Claim Rocks Top School -- May 16, 2011. -- Taranaki, New Zealand. -- A 13-year-old ran away from his boarding school after being relentlessly bullied there. Article by Lyn Humphreys for Stuff.

Middle School Student Threatens .... -- May 13, 2011. -- Safford, Arizona, USA. - A middle-school student pulled a knife on a bully. Article by Jon Johnston for the Eastern Arizona Courier

Mom Charged in School Incident Talks -- May 10, 2011. -- East Haven, Connecticut, USA. -- A mother who saw her daughter being beaten up on school grounds was arrested for trespassing when she tried to stop the fight. Article by Bob Connors and Monica Buchanan for NBC.

Girl's Family Claims Bullies Yet to Say Sorry -- May 10, 2011. -- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. -- A 13-year-old was repeatedly bullied by schoolmates who cut her hair. Article by Ee Ann Nee and Muzliza Mustafa for the Malay Mail

Bridgeport High School Student Attacks Alleged Bully with a Baseball Bat -- May 9, 2011. -- Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA. -- A 17-year-old attacked his bully with a baseball bat. Article by Daniel Tepfer for the Connecticut Post.

Bullied HS Student Has Concussion -- May 5, 2011. -- Smithfield, Virginia, USA. -- A 16-year-old was hit on the head with a basketball, exacerbating an eye injury. Article by Melanie Woodrow for WAVY.

Goshen School Officials Allowed Boy to be Bullied.... -- May 4, 2011. -- Goshen, New York, USA. -- The mother of a bullied middle-schooler is suing his school system. Article by Meghan E. Murphy for the Times Record-Herald.

Wisconsin Bullying Victim Attempts To Set Self On Fire -- May 3, 2011. -- Waupun, Wisconsin, USA. -- A 15-year-old bullied student tried to immolate himself to call attention to his plight. Article web-published by NBC15. See also Police Investigate Bullying Incident in Waupun, web-published by WHBL.

School Bullying Incident Reported in New Taipei -- May 1, 2011. -- New Taipei, Taiwan. -- A junior high school student was beaten up by schoolmates. Article web-published by the China Post.

Asher's Parents Respond to Abuse Allegations -- Apr. 25, 2011. -- Cypress, Texas, USA. -- 13-year-old Asher Brown, a straight-A student, killed himself after being pushed down a flight of stairs. Article web-published by Dallas Voice. See also Raven Days' RFHS Special Section, Asher Brown's Death.

Marshall Suicides Raise Questions over Bullying -- Apr. 21, 2011. -- Marshall, Minnesota, USA. -- Paige Moravetz and Haylee Fentress, both 14, hanged themselves April 16th. Their families said they had been bullied. Article web-published by KARE. See also Apr. 21st's Family Says Teen Suicide Victims Were Bullied, web-published by WTHR, and Apr. 20th's Double-Suicide Rocks Minnesota Middle School,web-published by AHN,

13-year-old Accused of Stabbing.... -- Apr. 20, 2011. -- Oldsmar, Florida. -- A 13-year-old bullied student stabbed a school resource officer. Article by Danny Valentine for the St. Petersburg Times. See also Apr. 19th's Attorney to Use Bullying as a Defense, by Warren Elly for WTVT, and Apr. 7th's Family of Carwise Student Accused in Officer's Stabbing Say He Was Bullied, by Danny Valentine and Rita Farlow for the St. Petersburg Times.

Jury Finds Local School Negligent.... -- Apr. 20, 2011. -- San Diego, California, USA. -- Desiree Bagby's former school was found negligent in its care of her, but she was not awarded damages. Article web-published by KGTV. See also Apr. 20's No Damages Awarded in La Jolla Bullying Case, by Dana Littlefield for the San Diego Union Tribune, Apr. 19th's No Verdict Yet in High School Bullying Case, web-published by KGTV, and Mar. 28th's Trial over Bullying at La Jolla School Under Way, web-published by KGTV .

Mother of Girl Who Posted Anti-Bullying Video Faults Superintendent -- Apr. 8, 2011. -- Westport, Connecticut, USA. -- 13-year-old Alye Pollack made a YouTube video urging her bullies to think about what they were doing to her. Article by Paul Schott for the Westport News See also Raven Days' RFHS Special Section, Alye Pollack's Plea.

Kids Held without Bail in Attack of Muslim Student -- Apr. 6, 2011. -- Staten Island, New York, USA. -- A 13-year-old Muslim's headscarf was torn off by bullies. Article web-published by NBC. See also Apr. 1st's Bully for You, an op-ed piece by Daniel Greenfield for Canada Free Press.

Bullied Enough in School -- Apr. 5, 2011. -- Binghamton, New York, USA. -- A 13-year-old football player, the only girl on the team, was beaten up by her teammates. Article by Leigh Dana for WBNG.

Fight Back Against Bullies in Zangief Kid: The Game -- Apr. 4, 2011. -- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. -- In March, 2011, 16-year-old Casey Heynes became an Internet celebrity after he was filmed fighting back against one of his bullies. Now a video game based on the Heynes video clip has been released. Game review by Scott Bullock for Escapist. See also Raven Days' RFHS Special Section, Casey Heynes' Fight.

Girl Bullied to Death: Parents -- Apr. 4, 2011. -- Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, Canada. -- 17-year-old Courtney Brown killed herself after being bullied. Article web-published by CBC.

2 Teens Who Tied Up Classmate Charged with Bullying -- Apr. 3, 2011. -- Gaston County, North Carolina, USA. -- A 14-year-old was bound, gagged and blindfolded by classmates. Article web-published by the Charlotte Observer. See also Mar. 31st's 2 Teens Face Criminal Charges in Bullying Case, web-published by WSOC, and Apr. 3rd's We Must All Decry Bullies, an editorial by the Gaston Gazette.

Marshal Sent to Pick Up Homework for Bullied Teen Comes Back Empty-Handed -- Mar. 30, 2011. -- Middletown, Connecticut, USA. -- 13-year-old Monique McClain was relentlessly bullied at her middle school, so her mother let her stay home from school indefinitely, picking up her homework every day. That worked for two months, and then, after her mother told local news outlets about the situation, the school began refusing to provide her with homework. Article by Clare Michalewicz for the Middletown Press. See also Mar. 30th's Bullied Student Can't Get Homework, by Doug Greene for NBC, Mar. 29th's Bullied Teen Wants School Transfer, by Kent Pierce for WTNH, Mar. 8th's Bullies Keep Middletown Girl from School, by Bob Wilson for WTNH, and Mar. 2's Attorney for a Bullied Teen..., by Clare Michalewicz for the Middletown Press.

Parents' Suit Says School Ignored Bullying that Led to Teen's Suicide -- Mar. 29, 2011. -- Joshua, Texas, USA. -- 13-year-old Jon Carmichael killed himself in March, 2010 after being bullied. Article by Vivian Kuo for CNN.

Boarding Institution Under the Spotlight -- Mar. 25, 2011. -- Tailevu, Fiji. -- A fourth-form student was badly beaten by a house captain. Article by Samisoni Nabilvalu for the Fiji Times.

Kids Say Lost Orange Teen was Bullied -- Mar. 23, 2011. -- Bethany, Connecticut, USA. -- 13-year-old Isabella Oleschuck may have run away to escape her bullies. Article by Jocelyn Maminta for WTNH.

Black Horse Pike District Hit with Bullying Suit -- Mar. 8, 2011. -- Timber Creek, New Jersey, USA. -- A 19-year-old has sued her former school system for failing to protect her from bullying. Article by James Osborne for the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Update: Teenager Death -- Mar. 8, 2011. -- Miltona, Minnesota, USA. 18-year-old Lance Lunsden died, a suspected suicide, on January 15th after being bullied. Article web-published by KSAX.

Controversy Surrounding an Alleged Bullying Incident Continues -- Mar. 7, 2011. -- A boy was punched in the face and the incident was caught on video and posted to Facebook. Article by Kalisha Whitman for WTVA.

Natrona County School District, Parent Settle Bullying Suit -- Mar. 1, 2011. -- Casper, Wyoming, USA. -- Pamela Gray, who had sued her daughter's school for failing to protect her from bullying, has settled out of court. Article by Joshua Wolfson for the Casper Star-Tribune, web-published by the Billings Gazette.

Ottawa High Reconsiders Punishment in Bullying Case -- Mar. 1, 2011. -- A student fought back when a bully attacked him, and was suspended. Article by Kevin Caulfield for the LaSalle News Tribune.

Morrinsville Protesters Stand Ground -- Feb. 26, 2011. -- Morrinsville, New Zealand. -- Bullies beat up a schoolmate, sending her to the hospital with a head injury. After only a brief suspension, they returned to school before their victim had even recovered. Outraged students are protesting the light punishment, demonstrating outside their school. Article by Nicola Brennan-Tupara for the Waikato Times, web-published by Stuff.co.nz. See also Feb. 19th's Teenage Bully Pulled from School,by Nicola Brennan-Tupara for the Waikato Times, web-published by Stuff.co.nz.

Three Downingtown Middle School Students Charged in Bullying Attack -- Feb. 26, 2011. -- Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA. -- Two 13-year-old bullies beat up a schoolmate on a school bus; a third student filmed the incident. Article by Bonnie L. Cook for the Philadelphia Inquirer. See also Feb. 25th's District Responds to Bus Bullying Incident, by Eric Smith for the Daily Local News.

12-Year-Old Girl Punched in Face During Alleged Bullying Attack -- Feb. 20, 2011. -- Manchester, New Hampshire, USA. -- A 12-year-old's front teeth were knocked out. Article web-published by WMUR.

Schoolgirl "Bullied Over Parents' Divorce" Dies.... -- Feb. 16, 2011. -- Worcester, England, U.K. -- 15-year-old Natasha MacBryde threw herself under a train on Valentine's Day. Article by Andy Dolan for the Daily Mail. See also Feb. 16th's "School's Bullies Drove Girl, 15, to Train Suicide", by Jo Willey for the Express.

Vigil Held for Teen Who Committed Suicide .... -- Feb. 10, 2011. -- Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. -- 13-year-old Justin D'Andre James killed himself after being bullied. Article by Jeff Rivenbark for WBTV.

Youths Arrested over Craigmore High School Bullying -- Feb. 10, 2011. -- Craigmore, South Australia, Australia. -- Two students were filmed attacking a schoolmate. Article web-published by the Advertiser.

15-Year-Old Assaulted Bully's Brother at School -- Feb. 10, 2011. -- Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. -- A 15-year-old beat up his bully's brother. Article by Neil Bowen for the Sarnia Observer.

Mother Furious Over Alleged Beating .... -- Feb. 9, 2011. -- Judson, Texas, USA. -- An eighth-grader was beaten up by three bullies. Article by Sarah Forgany for KENS.

Mom Launching Bullying Lawsuit -- Feb. 3, 2011. -- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. -- The mother of 14-year-old Dillon McCloud is suing her son's school system for failure to protect him from a bully. Article by Jamie Long for Canoe.

Okla. High School Bullying Video Reaches YouTube -- Jan. 22, 2011. -- Chickasha, Oklahoma, USA. -- A student was beaten up and his attackers filmed the assault. Article web-published by KOCO.

Prep School, Former Student Settle "Mean Girls" Lawsuit -- Jan. 14, 2011. -- Farmington, Connecticut, USA. -- Tatum Bass has dropped her lawsuit against her former school. Article by LeAnne Gendreau for NBC.

Family Sues over Alleged Bullying in Knox County School -- Jan. 8, 2011. -- Knox County, Tennessee, USA. -- Noah Hoskins' parents are suing his school system for failing to protect him from bullies. Article by Allison Bybee for WBIR.

Gay Teen: Stop Bullying or I'll Sue -- Jan. 6, 2011. -- Phoenix, Arizona, USA. -- 15-year-old Caleb Laieski has threatened all Arizona schools with legal action if they do not add language to their student handbooks forbidding the bullying and harassment of gay students. -- Article web-published by Advocate.

N.D. Lawsuit over Bullying Settled -- Dec. 31, 2010. -- Fargo, North Dakota, USA. -- A bullying victim who had sued the Fargo school system has settled out of court for $300,000. Article web-published by Claims Journal. See also Dec. 31st's Bullying Suit Settled, web-published by Valley News Live.

Moon Student Claims Bullying Made Her Sick -- Dec. 23, 2010. -- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. -- A bullied student's parents are suing her school system for failing to keep her safe at school. -- Article web-published by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

FL Injury News: Palm Beach County School District Named in Bullying Lawsuit -- Dec. 21, 2010. -- Palm Beach County, Florida, USA. -- 13-year-old Joshua Poole's parents are suing his school system for failing to protect him from bullying. Press release by Sandra Quinlan, web-published by JusticeNewsFlash. See also Dec. 20th's Bullying Lawsuit Pending, by Kevin D. Thompson for the Palm Beach Post, Nov. 29th's School "Bully" Attack Caught on Camera, by Ro Norman for WPTV, and Nov. 29th's School Fight Caught on Tape..., by Al Pefley for WPEC.

School Bully Victims Paid $1M -- Dec. 20, 2010. -- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. -- A roundup of recent anti-bullying lawsuits in Australia. Article by Gemma Jones for the Daily Telegraph.

Girl Made to Strip, Pose for Pictures in School Bullying -- Dec. 11, 2010. -- Taoyuan County, Taiwan. -- Middle school students beat up a schoolmate, took nude pictures of her, and posted them to the Internet. Article web-published by the China Post

Student Sues School District for Turning Blind Eye to Bullying -- Dec. 9, 2010. -- Aberdeen, Washington, USA. -- 19-year-old Russell Dickerson III is suing his school system for failing to protect him from bullies. Blog post by John Cave Osborne for Stroller Derby. See also Dec. 7th's Aberdeen Teen, ACLU File Suit Claiming Years of Bullying at School, by Lornet Turnbull for the Seattle Times, and Dec. 6th's Teen Sues Local School District, Alleges Relentless Bullying,by Vanessa Ho for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

Lawsuit Filed over Bullying at School -- Dec. 8, 2010. -- San Antonio, Texas, USA. -- Michael and Stacie Jaeger are suing their son's former school system for failing to protect him from bullying. Article by Vincent T. Davis for the San Antonio Express-News. See also Dec. 8th's Parents Sue School Over Alleged Bullying, web-published by UPI.

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