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Michelle Del Rey

Three Virginia high school students seeking $10M in lawsuit over principal’s accusation of ‘racist harassment’

Three students are suing the principal at Kellam High School in Virginia Beach, claiming he defamed them earlier this year - (WAVY)

Three Virginia high school students are suing their principal, alleging defamation for being called racist over a birthday card and gift they gave a fellow student they insist is a friend.

Three students at Kellam High School in Virginia Beach say Ryan Schubart, the school’s principal, “published materially false and defamatory statements in an email addressed to the entire student body on or about March 13, 2025,” according to reporting from WAVY.

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