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Passing the Trash | Documentary

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is currently the subject of an active federal investigation for violating Title IX and protecting sexual predators at the expense of its students. Perpetrators mentioned: Mark Berndt, of Miramonte Elementary School, Kip Arnold, of Southeast Middle School, Terry Gillard, of John H. Francis Polytechnic High School

DISCLAIMER: This documentary contains graphic discussions of sexual abuse, child abuse, violence, coercion, and traumatic events. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is currently the subject of an active federal investigation for violating Title IX and protecting sexual predators at the expense of its students.     

Perpetrators mentioned:

• Mark Berndt, of Miramonte Elementary School         

• Kip Arnold, of Southeast Middle School         

• Terry Gillard, of John H. Francis Polytechnic High School

As of the release of this documentary, the U.S. Department of Education has expanded its investigation to 20 school districts throughout the United States.    

Featuring:         

• Torie Gibson, Sexual abuse victim | Former school superintendent         

• Casandra, Sexual abuse victim of Mark Berndt of Miramonte Elementary School teacher in Los Angeles.         

• John C. Manly, Partner | Manly, Stewart, Finaldi & Thom         

• Morgan A. Stewart, Partner | Manly, Stewart, Finaldi & Thom

Manly, Stewart, Finaldi & Thom is regarded as America's leading law firm for sexual abuse cases. As a firm that exclusively handles sexual abuse cases, our California law firm offers experienced representation to obtain justice for sexual abuse survivors, harassment, and discrimination.

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