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A federal lawsuit alleges that Whetstone Academy in Oconee County, SC, failed to protect a 14-year-old resident from sexual assault by another student in 2024. The boy\u2019s family claims he was subjected to prolonged outdoor confinement, inadequate supervision, and regressive trauma symptoms. The facility denies responsibility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Click here to read the full article. Authors: Catie Bussmann and Grace Runkel Summary:A federal lawsuit alleges that Whetstone Academy in Oconee County, SC, failed to protect a 14-year-old resident from sexual assault by another student in 2024. 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