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Former Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Ziegler has been found guilty on one of two misdemeanor charges. The charges stem from his actions during a school board meeting.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has pardoned Scott Smith, a father who was arrested during a contentious school board meeting in Loudoun County. Smith had risen to announce that his daughter had been assaulted by a boy in a high school restroom, sparking a fight. The incident became a national flashpoint over transgender rights in schools. Smith was convicted of two misdemeanors, but one charge was thrown out, and he was scheduled for trial on the remaining charge. Governor Youngkin, who campaigned on parental rights, characterized Smith as "wrongfully prosecuted" and emphasized his commitment to empowering parents. The pardon has been criticized by the county's commonwealth attorney, who accused the governor of political motivations.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has granted a pardon to Scott Smith, who was convicted on charges of obstruction of justice and disorderly conduct after a confrontation at a school board meeting regarding protections for transgender students. Smith's daughter had been sexually assaulted in a school bathroom. Youngkin's pardon stated that Smith was falsely accused of "domestic terrorism" and "hate crimes" for advocating for his daughter. The obstruction of justice conviction was dismissed on appeal, but Smith was set to go to trial for disorderly conduct. The case sparked national debates on transgender student rights, and the school board eventually fired its superintendent after mishandling the assaults.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has pardoned Scott Smith, the father of a student who was sexually assaulted in a high school bathroom, after Smith's arrest at a school board meeting became a rallying point for conservatives advocating for increased parental involvement in public education. Smith's disorderly conduct conviction, stemming from the incident in June 2021, has been pardoned by Youngkin, who made support for the "parents' rights" movement a key part of his campaign. Smith had protested the handling of his daughter's assault and threatened deputies at the meeting. The governor's decision has drawn criticism from the county's Commonwealth's Attorney, who accused Youngkin of interfering for political gain. Smith plans to pursue legal action against the school district and continue advocating for parents and their children.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has pardoned Scott Smith, a father who was arrested at a school board meeting in 2021 while seeking answers about his daughter's sexual assault. Smith was charged with obstruction of justice and disorderly conduct, but his conviction for resisting arrest was later dismissed. Youngkin stated that Smith's commitment to his child exemplifies the parental empowerment movement, and he emphasized the importance of parental involvement in education. Smith's arrest fueled a national conversation on school choice and parental rights, with conservative media highlighting the sexual assault case. Smith expressed relief that the ordeal is finally over and voiced concerns about the difficulty of obtaining a fair trial in today's America.
Three people were arrested after a large protest broke out outside a California school board meeting discussing a resolution to recognize June as Pride Month. While most protesters were peaceful, a small group engaged in unsafe behavior, including using pepper spray and obstructing officers. The Glendale Police Department attempted to de-escalate the situation but eventually issued a dispersal order. The school district had issued a statement the day before the meeting, clarifying disinformation about LGBTQIA+ curriculum.