Family Of Bullied Fifth Grader Who Died By Suicide Sues School

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By Bry'onna Mention· Updated November 3, 2022

The family of a Black autistic fifth grader in Utah who died by suicide last year plans to file a $14 million lawsuit against her school according to the Associated Press. The family claims the school inadequately responded to reports of the girl being bullied over her race and disabilities.

Attorneys representing Brittany Tichenor-Cox on Wednesday said they would seek damages for the 2021

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