NYC Catholic School Allegedly Ignored Racist Bullying Against 11-Year-Old Black Girl

A former student is suing a New York City Catholic school for allegedly allowing a racially discriminatory environment and then kicking the child out for reporting the alleged abuse.

Attorney Stewart Lee Karlin filed the lawsuit Wednesday against Our Lady Queen of Peace School on Staten Island and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York on behalf of the 11-year-old student, identified as “J.V.,” and her mother “L.V.”

The family seeks a trial by jury, compensation, tuition reimbursement, and for the child to be re-enrolled at the school.

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