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Student Sues School for Failing to Prevent Abuse

2/1/2026

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Jane Doe Sues School

Jane Doe A.H. filed a January 14 lawsuit against Lenape Regional High School District, alleging it failed to protect her from sexual abuse by Latin teacher Brantley Cesanek from 2016 to 2018.
Cesanek pleaded guilty to endangering a child in 2019 and is accused of using gifts and personal attention to groom the student.
The suit cites systemic district failures and notes the district has not commented on the allegations.

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Girls Sue School

Two teenage girls filed a federal lawsuit against Saint Ann’s School.
The suit alleges Winston Nguyen, a former Saint Ann’s School teacher, coerced them into sending nude photos.
Nguyen is currently serving a seven-year sentence for related charges.
The lawsuit says school leaders were informed about explicit images and failed to act.
The plaintiffs’ attorney says Saint Ann’s has a pattern of dismissing concerns and intimidating victims.

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Jane Doe Sues School

Jane Doe A.H. filed a January 14 lawsuit against Lenape Regional High School District, alleging it failed to protect her from sexual abuse by Latin teacher Brantley Cesanek from 2016 to 2018.
Cesanek pleaded guilty to endangering a child in 2019 and is accused of using gifts and personal attention to groom the student.
The suit cites systemic district failures and notes the district has not commented on the allegations.

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