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Miramonte Elementary School New Year Sex Abuse Suspects Teacher Mark Berndt Martin Springer
Friday, Aug 10, 2012 at 11:44 PM PDT

New Miramonte Principal Seeks to Repair Trust

New Miramonte Principal Seeks to Repair Trust

For Miramonte Elementary School, next Tuesday will mark more than the start of a new school year. It will be, in-effect, the reboot of a school shaken by charges last February that two teachers were accused...

Monday, Aug 6, 2012 at 10:12 PM PDT

Families, Administrators Prep for New School Year at Miramonte Elementary

Families, Administrators Prep for New School Year at Miramonte Elementary

The sex abuse scandal at Miramonte Elementary School prompted some families to relocate their children, while others stayed and even still new families joined the community. The new school year begins on Aug. 14

Melissa Pamer
Friday, Jul 13, 2012 at 05:44 PM PDT

FBI Not Investigating Miramonte Allegations

FBI Not Investigating Miramonte Allegations

After a plaintiff's attorney called for a federal investigation into LAUSD, the FBI said it was not looking into sexual abuse allegations at Miramonte Elementary School.

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Tuesday, Jul 10, 2012 at 08:10 PM PDT

LAUSD Faces Another Miramonte Lawsuit

LAUSD Faces Another Miramonte Lawsuit

The lawsuit is the latest against the LAUSD in the wake of a sex abuse scandal involving a former Miramonte teacher.

LAUSD Scandal
Thursday, Jun 28, 2012 at 07:04 PM PDT

Deasy: Teacher-Review Bill Failure "Shameful"

Deasy: Teacher-Review Bill Failure "Shameful"

Legislation that would have expedited the disciplinary review process for teachers accused of sexual abuse has died in committee in Sacramento.

Miramonte
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 05:48 AM PDT

More Ex-Miramonte Students Sue LAUSD

More Ex-Miramonte Students Sue LAUSD

Another negligence lawsuit has been filed against Los Angeles Unified in which additional former Miramonte Elementary School students allege they were victims of lewd acts by a teacher fired in January.

Miramonte Elementary
Monday, May 7, 2012 at 10:48 PM PDT

LAUSD Hit With Negligence Suit

LAUSD Hit With Negligence Suit

A negligence suit was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on behalf of 20 former Miramonte students, accusing LAUSD board members and two former Miramonte principals of not properly reacting to...

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Friday, May 4, 2012 at 07:14 AM PDT

Miramonte Teachers Break Silence

Miramonte Teachers Break Silence

Miramonte Elementary School teachers who were transferred out in the wake of a sex abuse scandal spoke out for the first time Thursday afternoon about their time working a yet-to-be opened high school...

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Friday, Mar 30, 2012 at 08:53 AM PDT

Parents to Get 72-Hour Alert in Abuse Cases

Parents to Get 72-Hour Alert in Abuse Cases

Parents and guardians of LAUSD students will now be informed within 72 hours of sexual misconduct allegations against school employees, according to a news release from the school district.

Olsen Ebright
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2012 at 07:31 PM PDT

New Photos in Miramonte Sex Abuse Case

New Photos in Miramonte Sex Abuse Case

Prosecutors building a case against Mark Berndt, the former Miramonte Elementary School teacher accused of lewd acts involving at least 20 children, said Wednesday they are still going through "a lot" of photos...

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Complete coverage of the child sexual abuse scandal at Miramonte Elementary School in the community of Florence in South LA. Photos, video and investigative stories, with reaction from families, and a timeline of events.
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Alleged Miramonte Victim Suffers Fear, Depression: Mother

Alleged Miramonte Victim Suffers Fear, Depression: Mother

A year after former Miramonte teacher Mark Berndt was accused of abusing 23 students, families of his former students struggle with the psychological consequences for their

Multi-Million-Dollar Settlement in Miramonte Abuse Scandal

Multi-Million-Dollar Settlement in Miramonte Abuse Scandal

LAUSD confirmed Tuesday afternoon that it has reached a partial settlement with some of the Miramonte school plaintiffs who filed child abuse claims against the school district.

Ex-Miramonte Teacher Could Face More Charges

Ex-Miramonte Teacher Could Face More Charges

Prosecutors say they are considering additional charges against former Miramonte Elementary School teacher Mark Berndt.

GPS Monitor No Longer Required for Ex-Miramonte Teacher

GPS Monitor No Longer Required for Ex-Miramonte Teacher

A judge told one of two teachers accused in the Miramonte Elementary school child sex abuse scandal Wednesday that he is no longer required to wear a GPS monitor on his ankle.

Ex-Teacher's New Attorney: "Every Story Has 2 Sides"

Ex-Teacher's New Attorney: "Every Story Has 2 Sides"

Mark Berndt, the former Miramonte Elementary School teacher accused of lewd conduct against his students, has hired as his defense attorney a former federal prosecutor who is also an ex-television...

Timeline: Miramonte School Scandal

Timeline: Miramonte School Scandal

A chronological list of events connected to the child abuse scandal that has rocked Miramonte Elementary school in Florence.

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