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schools · Monday, October 12

Mead School District Appeals $17M Hazing Verdict

The district says opposing attorneys improperly influenced the jury through emotional arguments.

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The Mead School District has appealed a $17 million verdict in a hazing case. In its filing, the district says opposing attorneys made deliberate efforts to influence the case through passion and prejudice. The appeal places the verdict back before the courts for review. The case involves misconduct connected to Mead schools.

Source: The Spokesman-Review ↗

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