Three former students sued Oconto Falls High School, alleging the district failed to stop years of staff sexual abuse, violating Title IX. Tres ex estudiantes demandaron a Oconto Falls High School, alegando que el distrito no paró años de abuso sexual por parte del personal, violando el Título IX.

Three former Oconto Falls High School students filed a federal lawsuit on March 11, 2026, alleging the school district failed to stop a years-long pattern of sexual abuse by staff between 2010 and 2018, violating their Title IX rights. Tres ex estudiantes de Oconto Falls High School presentaron una demanda federal el 11 de marzo de 2026, alegando que el distrito escolar no logró detener un patrón de abuso sexual por parte del personal entre 2010 y 2018, violando sus derechos del Título IX. The plaintiffs, Amanda Watzka, Brooke LaCount, and Grace Williams, claim administrators ignored reports and warning signs, allowing misconduct to continue. Los demandantes, Amanda Watzka, Brooke LaCount, y Grace Williams, afirman que los administradores ignoraron los informes y las señales de advertencia, permitiendo que la mala conducta continuara. The suit names former teachers Brynn Larsen, convicted in 2021, Gayle Gander, charged in January, and David Heisel, who faces no formal charges. La demanda nombra a ex maestros Brynn Larsen, condenado en 2021, Gayle Gander, acusado en enero, y David Heisel, quien no enfrenta cargos formales. The district says it investigated allegations, reported misconduct to law enforcement, and took appropriate action, including against the convicted and charged individuals. El distrito dice que investigó las acusaciones, reportó la mala conducta a la policía, y tomó las medidas apropiadas, incluso contra los individuos condenados y acusados. It denies institutional failure and asserts its response was prompt and responsible. Se niega el fracaso institucional y afirma que su respuesta ha sido rápida y responsable. The case is ongoing, with a news conference planned. El caso está en curso, con una conferencia de prensa prevista.