Sierra Canyon School Sued Over Alleged 'Kissing Club' Scandal and Cover-Up
FOX 11 Los AngelesDecember 3, 20252 min2,540 views
8 connectionsΒ·12 entities in this videoβLawsuit Alleges 'Kissing Club' Abuse at Sierra Canyon
- π A lawsuit has been filed against Sierra Canyon School, a private institution with tuition up to $39,000, alleging that an 8-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by older students.
- π― The alleged abuse occurred within a group referred to as the "Kissing Club," reportedly involving younger girls being pressured into sexual touching and kissing of genitals.
- β οΈ The lawsuit claims the activities escalated due to a complete lack of supervision in unsupervised restrooms.
Claims of School Negligence and Cover-Up
- π The victim's mother expressed feelings of hopelessness and stated the harm was 100% avoidable, criticizing the school's failure to implement adequate safeguards.
- π Before discovering the "Kissing Club," the mother had reported other instances of bullying to the school, but claims no action was taken.
- π± The investigation by the parents revealed that the abusive acts were recorded on cell phones and allegedly shared among staff.
Impact on the Victim and School's Response
- π₯ The young girl reportedly suffered extreme emotional distress and now fears using public bathrooms.
- β There is concern about the behavior of the alleged ringleader, with the possibility that she too may be a victim of sexual assault.
- π« Sierra Canyon School has not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the lawsuit, which is reportedly the second of its kind.
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