The University of Virginia will pay $9 million in a settlement related to a 2022 campus shooting that killed three football players and wounded two other students. Some families are demanding the immediate release of an independent probe into the shooting, which was postponed to avoid affecting the alleged shooter's trial. The settlement, approved by a judge, includes $2 million each to the families of the deceased and $3 million total to the wounded students.
False email threats of violence against multiple schools in Niles, Michigan, including Ballard Elementary School and Niles High School, were found not credible and traced back to Nigeria. Lockdowns were implemented, and police are investigating the source of the threats. This incident follows a recent false bomb threat at Ballard Elementary School, which has been the center of controversy due to a viral video showing an attack on a school bus. Authorities remind the public that threats against schools are serious criminal acts and urge vigilance in reporting any suspicious activity.
Threats stemming from a viral video showing a fight near Hazelwood East High School led to early dismissal, prompting concerns about student safety and calls for action from community leaders. The Missouri Attorney General is urging for the aggressor to be charged as an adult, while the school district and local officials are emphasizing the need for community-wide efforts to address bullying and violence.
A 16-year-old prankster at a $20,000-a-year school in Australia was suspended and faced other punitive actions after drenching boaters with milk in a viral stunt. The Melbourne Grammar School student's video of the act went viral, leading to his expulsion and a police warning for unlawful assault. The incident sparked outrage online, with the victims expressing their frustration, while others shared similar experiences.
