Category Archives: WASHINGTON

WA. Failure to protect foster children from sexual abuse costs state $11 million

The state of Washington will pay six people a total of $11 million to settle claims they suffered horrible abuse as children at the hands of their state-appointed guardians. Alexander Gonzalez, Michelle Harris, Elizabeth Tapia and Aurora Tapia filed suit … Continue reading

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WA. Kopachuck Middle School in Washington – students bullied and dragged 8th grade boy around classroom (video)

The parents of a Washington state teen want their son’s teacher fired after learning that the student was terrorized in a bullying attack by peers — and at some points, by the teacher. The incidents occurred in February at a … Continue reading

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WA. Rogers HS suspended for watching off campus fight

Dozens of Rogers High School students are suspended for at least one week for watching a fight. The fight happened off campus and after school hours in Rochester Park. School officials said more than 30 kids watched it or shot … Continue reading

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WA. 6 Youth offenders caught after knocking guard out

Six teenage boys planned their escape from the juvenile detention center in Washington state. Some had packed bags with them, and one boy even stuffed his bed to make it look like he was there, authorities said. On Saturday night, … Continue reading

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WA. Aberdeen School District pays $100,000 to bullied student

The Aberdeen School District has agreed to pay $135,000 to settle a lawsuit by a former student who was badly bullied. Russell Dickerson III is now 20 years old. Classmates smashed an egg on his head, taunted him over his … Continue reading

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WA. Two teachers Assaulted at a private psychiatric school

•Two teachers at a private psychiatric school were allegedly punched in the face and injured by a 12-year-old student who became combative at about 5 p.m. Both teachers were men. One was punched in the nose twice and the other … Continue reading

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Washington. Carnation 12-year-old plotted murder of 20 classmates, teachers

Carnation Police are investigating accusations that a 12-year-old boy planned to kill at least 20 students and teachers at Tolt Middle School. They also believe he plotted to murder his adoptive family. The boy has been expelled from school and … Continue reading

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DC.Mother of slain D.C. teen asks mayor for answers on DYRS “supervised” youth

Washington Post  By Colbert I. King. Saturday, June 26, 2010 Despite her quick smile, Nardyne Jefferies couldn’t mask the pain and anger written all over her face when we met at a Northeast eatery this week. Her 16-year-old daughter, Brishell, … Continue reading

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WA.Caught on Tape: Girls Fight While 3 Security Guards Watch

Three security guards watched a group of teens punch, kick and rob a 15-year-old girl in the downtown Seattle Metro bus tunnel without intervening. Security video shows the guards call for help on their radios, but they don’t go to … Continue reading

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