A former Paintsville High School student has filed a federal lawsuit against school officials for their alleged mishandling of months of abuse suffered at the hands of classmates – including a physical attack that may have left permanent vision damage. Benjamin Pugh is the lawyer for the minor referred to in the suit. He said the verbal abuse, threats and attack took place during the fall semester.
“RJ was experiencing some bullying from other students, partly due to the color of his skin, and partly due to his religious beliefs. And the bullying intensified over a period of time.”
