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Eight-Year-Old Victim Sues Schools
An eight-year-old boy is suing Best Academy and Hospitality House after being assaulted and videotaped by teacher Aaron Hjermstad — a man already convicted of sexually abusing and recording 12 children, with investigators suspecting over 120 victims. Hjermstad, who coached the boy and his brothers on the Hospitality House basketball team, is now serving life in prison. The lawsuit claims both institutions failed to protect children despite prior reports and poor hiring practices. A previous case against Best Academy ended in a settlement, but this new suit underscores the ongoing fallout and…
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