In defense of teachers, it's pretty easy to be accused of misconduct, not that I know anyone who has been...but that's why some folks forego closing off their office windows; it's distracting to have all the "hall traffic" going by and peering in, but there's no chance of being falsely accused of misconduct when anyone can see in anytime!
Of course, that's not quite the case here, apparently...these incidents were obviously viewed, and compromising...but was the student also "displaying affection"?? That would make a small difference. and I doubt the 1.5 MILLION dollar settlement was assessed to the errant teacher's personal "wealth".
I wonder if the student ended up graduating? Going on to college?
I guess this would be the place to say "tort reform"...good luck with that! But it's disgusting, and so unfair to all the good teachers and students out there to have these deadbeats cost the taxpayers this completely wasted and unnecessary lawsuit money.
You asked — I wonder if the student ended up graduating? Going on to college?
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Well, she has enough money now for a private tutor and all the money she needs for the best college... :-)