A girl who was sexually abused numerous times by her Diamond Bar middle school teacher and later accused the school district of ignoring early signs of misconduct has been awarded $8 million by a jury. By the fall of 2010, he was giving her gifts and spending time alone with her, according to court records. He regularly wrote hall passes to release the girl from her other classes despite objections from teachers, court records show. They were more worried about the school district or the teacher,” he said. Shortly afterward, the girl walked into the school with Andrews and a security officer, court records show.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 11, 2016 15:37 UTC