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Family of victim files $1 million civil lawsuit against Plano ISD, principal and former teacher accused of child sex abuse

Summary by The Plano Editorial Desk · As published by CBS News · July 31, 2026 · 1 min read

A civil lawsuit has been filed in Plano, seeking $1 million in damages. The lawsuit targets Plano ISD, a principal, and a former teacher. The former teacher is accused of child sex abuse. The lawsuit was filed by the family of the alleged victim. Further details about the lawsuit and the allegations are available from CBS News, the source of this information.

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Category: schools · Published: July 31, 2026 · Source: CBS News · Reading time: 1 min

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Family of victim files $1 million civil lawsuit against Plano ISD, principal and former teacher accused of child sex abuse

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