Cornell University case highlights drop in resolved sexual assault cases under TrumpDuring Trump’s first term, allegations of sexual abuse at San Jose State University led to a federal inquiry, mandatory policy reforms, and victim compensation. In contrast, the alleged gang rape at Cornell University has garnered minimal reaction.The Mercury News2d agoWhole story →GovernmentEducationcornell university sexual assault case
American conspired with Canadian school shooter before attack: officialsFederal authorities have arrested and charged a 30-year-old man from Washington state in connection with a February school shooting in British Columbia.The Mercury News2d agoWhole story →EducationJusticeschool shooting arrest
San Jose school official charged with attempted sex trafficking, enticement of minorA former San Jose middle school assistant principal arrested earlier this year in a Super Bowl week undercover sting is now facing charges of attempted sex trafficking of a child and attempted coercion and enticement of a child, federal authorities said.The Mercury News15d agoWhole story →EducationJustice
Antioch man sentenced to federal prison for Oakland liquor store shootoutKawan Hardy was initially charged with a shooting in a school zone, even though it was after 11 p.m. on a weekend and the school was across the street from the liquor store where the shootout took place.The Mercury News16d agoWhole story →EducationJusticefederal sentencing
UC temporarily blocked from enforcing transgender name and pronoun rulesIn a conservative win, campus members of an education advocacy organization may refer to transgender people using names and pronouns that are not consistent with that individual's gender identity, according to a federal court ruling that restricts University of California anti-harassment policies. The ruling issued by U.S. District Judge Fred W.…The Mercury News19d agoWhole story →GovernmentEducationtransgender rights ruling
Conservative group files federal civil rights complaint against East Bay school districtThe complaint alleges that Oakland Unified has racially discriminated against its students in academic programs for the past decade.The Mercury News26d agoWhole story →GovernmentEducationcivil rights complaint filed
Man flew from Boston to Walnut Creek to sexually abuse girl, feds sayJustice Depina, 28, allegedly told the teen he always wanted a high school sweetheart, but instead he got federal and state felony charges.The Mercury News1mo agoWhole story →EducationJustice
