Judge dismisses lawsuit that claimed Diamond R-4 officials ignored 11-year-old girl's sexual assault

 Newton County Circuit Court Judge Charles Genisio dismissed a lawsuit against the Diamond R-4 School District May 21, sustaining a defense motion that said the plaintiffs waited too long to file the suit.

The lawsuit, which was filed March 3, claimed a principal and a teacher ignored the sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl.

The defense, in a motion filed May 12, cited state statute that says such an action has to be brought within two years of the alleged event. The sexual attack took place October 5, 2022, according to the lawsuit.

More information about the lawsuit can be found at the link below:

The Turner Report: Lawsuit claim: Diamond R-4 officials ignored 11-year-old girl's sexual assault