JACKSON – Jackson Public Schools has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed over alleged whippings by the basketball coach at Murrah High School.
The Clarion-Ledger reports that the school district has denied any wrongdoing in the actions by Coach Marlon Dorsey, who has admitted to whipping students.
In late October, allegations arose that Dorsey, a first-year coach, whipped players with a weightlifting belt, even though corporal punishment has been banned in the district since 1991.
The school district was sued by some players” parents in November in federal court in Jackson.
The players” parents also have filed misdemeanor charges against Dorsey in Jackson Municipal Court.
A judge has not ruled on the motion.
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