Former School Official Sues Wake County | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

Former GOP Senate candidate Scott Lassiter is suing Wake County Schools, alleging the district suspended him after a student altercation and then leaked details to sabotage his campaign — a move he claims was politically motivated to help Democrats retain Senate control. Lassiter, a former assistant principal, says the school system pressured him to resign and threatened a public termination record, damaging his reputation and career. His attorney argues the district’s actions were designed to influence the election, while the school district denies the claims and says no formal disciplinary…