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Students Sue Schools Over Decades-Old Sexual Abuse Claims

9/10/2025

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Two former Vallejo High School students are suing the Vallejo City Unified School District for alleged sexual abuse by ex-teacher JohnPaul Cagandahan Acac, who is serving an eight-year sentence for sex crimes against minors.
The lawsuits claim grooming and abuse began in 2010, with school officials ignoring warning signs.
A similar lawsuit against Montecito Union School District involves former Principal Stanford Kerr, alleging 1970s abuse and staff cover-up.
Both districts face financial risks due to lack of insurance for past incidents.
The Vallejo case underscores the need for accountability in schools regarding historical abuse allegations.

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Two former Vallejo High School students are suing the Vallejo City Unified School District for alleged sexual abuse by ex-teacher JohnPaul Cagandahan Acac, who is serving an eight-year sentence for sex crimes against minors.
The lawsuits claim grooming and abuse began in 2010, with school officials ignoring warning signs.
A similar lawsuit against Montecito Union School District involves former Principal Stanford Kerr, alleging 1970s abuse and staff cover-up.
Both districts face financial risks due to lack of insurance for past incidents.
The Vallejo case underscores the need for accountability in schools regarding historical abuse allegations.