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02 Jan Gethers Press Release

Posted at 11:10h in News by

January 2, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact: Tyler Jones – 252-675-7606
tyler@speakstrategic.com

LAWSUIT FILED ON BEHALF OF MINOR VICTIM OF FORMER CCSD EMPLOYEE MARVIN GETHERS
PRESS CONFERENCE TO BE HELD AT 12 NOON JANUARY 2, 2019 AT 75 CALHOUN ST. CHARLESTON, SC 29401

John Doe, a minor under the age of eleven years old, by his parents, Mother and Father Doe vs. Charleston County School District; City of North Charleston; and Alton Cannon, in his Capacity as Sheriff of Charleston County.

Charleston, SC – The Peper Law Firm, PA and David Aylor Law Offices filed a lawsuit this morning on behalf of a former first grade student at Dunston Elementary who was physically and sexually assaulted by former CCSD employee Marvin Gethers on multiple occasions in 2013–2014. A press conference to discuss the factual allegations contained therein will be held at 12 noon today at 75 Calhoun Street Charleston, SC 29401.

As alleged in the filed complaint, Gethers downloaded and viewed thousands of pornographic images and videos, including child pornography, on his CCSD-issued laptop while working as a Student Concern Specialist at Dunston. Upon being notified of same, CCSD allowed Gethers to return to work after five (5) days of paid administrative leave, where he would then sexually assault at least three (3) minor victims, including John Doe. During the twenty-three (23) months it took law enforcement to finally confirm what CCSD already knew, Gethers was promoted and provided a new iPad, professional development bonus, and use of a new automobile after being named “Classified Employee of the Year” for the 2013–2014 school year by CCSD.

Lead attorney Mark A. Peper, Sr. filed the lawsuit and stated, “These tragic events would not have occurred but for the multiple acts of gross negligence by those responsible for his training and supervision and their conspiracy to cover it up. This case is not about the lion, but the individuals that let the lion lock these innocent children in his cage.”

The complaint, which is available at https://peperlawfirm.com/in-the-news/ is filed in the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Charleston County, South Carolina and demands a jury trial against all Defendants.



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