Family of first-grader accused of harassment sues school system

[Ian David]

BROCKTON, Mass. -- The family of a first-grade boy who was suspended for allegedly sexually harassing a female classmate at his Brockton elementary school is suing the city and the school committee.

The suit, filed earlier this month in federal court, is seeking unspecified damages from the city for violating the civil rights of the boy, who was suspended from the Downey Elementary School in January 2006.

The boy, 6 years old at the time, was suspended for three days after the principal said he had violated sexual harassment policy by putting two fingers inside the waistband of the girl's pants. The family said it was nothing more than innocent horseplay and the girl had poked him first.

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The school informed the district attorney's office, which did not bring charges because state juvenile criminal laws do not apply to those under age 7.

The lawsuit says the boy was "still obviously a child incapable of forming criminal intent under our common law, and obviously immature sexually from both a physical and a psychological awareness standpoint" when suspended.

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[EFerrari]

1. How far is Brockton from Salem?

This is some crazy stuff. :crazy:

[Atman]

2. I'm not a big fan of law suits, but I'm with the parents on this one.

The school officials acted like fucking idiots. THE KID IS SEVEN! What ever happened to pulling him aside and explaining that he must keep his hands to himself? Jesus fucking christ, what's happened to people these days? The whole world's gone bonkers.

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