A mother has initiated legal action against officials at Lauderdale County schools, as reported by WAAY 31. The lawsuit stems from allegations that a man was able to check her daughter out of Central High School and subsequently engaged in sexual acts with her. The complaint, filed on Monday, asserts that the school is responsible for the incident due to its failure to adhere to proper check-out procedures.
The individual at the center of this disturbing case is Justin Stephens, a man from Kentucky who has been arrested and faces multiple charges, including sodomy and rape, related to the events that transpired in September. Following his arrest, he was taken into custody at the Lauderdale County jail, where he is being held without bond. The mother’s lawsuit highlights serious concerns regarding the safety protocols in place at the school and seeks accountability for the alleged negligence that led to her daughter’s distressing experience.