Mead School District Ordered to Pay $17 Million in Hazing Assault Settlement
A Spokane jury awarded $17 million to the families of two teenagers assaulted during a 2023 football camp, citing racial harassment and district negligence.
Jun 26, 2026
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Former Mead High School Student Alleges Racist Hazing in $20‑$50 Million Lawsuit
A Black former student’s testimony reveals a pattern of racism, physical assault and institutional silence, prompting a massive damages claim.
Jun 23, 2026
Mead School District Faces Trial Over Hazing and Racial Discrimination Lawsuits
The civil case against the Mead School District is set to begin Monday, with a Spokane County jury poised to assess the financial penalties the district may owe former football players who say they were hazed and discriminated against.
Jun 15, 2026