May 14, 2007

Family of girl, 12, sues after 'Brokeback' shown in class

The girl, Jessica Turner, and her grandparents Kenneth and LaVerne Richardson, are seeking more than $400,000 in damages under the suit filed Friday against the Chicago Board of Education and others.

Seems like someone is out to make a little money.

The plaintiffs accuse Diaz, Buford and the Chicago Board of Education of negligence, false imprisonment and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

The suit claims Jessica continues to suffer from emotional distress caused by watching the film and is currently undergoing psychological treatment and counseling.


Here's more.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Dude... showing "R" rated movies to 12 year olds? Not cool. The suiing family may be out to make some money, but I'm willing to bet that they get it.

I'd be curious to know what further disciplinary actions are taken on Diaz and Buford by the school district.