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#TheyLied Defamation Suit Over Sexual Assault Claims Involving High School Special Ed Students Can Proceed

A high school boy with disabilities, referred to as Plaintiff, filed a defamation lawsuit against Defendant, the mother of another student with disabilities, M.S. The lawsuit stems from allegations that Defendant falsely accused Plaintiff of sexual assault during two playdates in 2022 and 2023. Following these claims, Plaintiff was suspended and eventually expelled from school. Defendant shared the allegations publicly on social media and with coaches and parents, leading to widespread concern. The court ruled that the defamation suit can proceed, citing Defendant’s potential claim of truth as a defense, based on Plaintiff’s admissions to school authorities regarding his actions.

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#TheyLied Defamation Suit Over Sexual Assault Claims Involving High School Special Ed Students Can Proceed

A high school boy with disabilities, referred to as Plaintiff, filed a defamation lawsuit against Defendant, the mother of another student with disabilities, M.S. The lawsuit stems from allegations that Defendant falsely accused Plaintiff of sexual assault during two playdates in 2022 and 2023. Following these claims, Plaintiff was suspended and eventually expelled from school. Defendant shared the allegations publicly on social media and with coaches and parents, leading to widespread concern. The court ruled that the defamation suit can proceed, citing Defendant’s potential claim of truth as a defense, based on Plaintiff’s admissions to school authorities regarding his actions.

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