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Parents Blame School Secrecy for Trans Teen's Suicide

3/16/2026

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Kathleen Mulligan and Andrew Parke allege a "secrecy policy" at Palisades Charter High School contributed to their son Dylan's suicide in March 2024.
Dylan identified as transgender and used the name Aria.
The parents say school staff kept Dylan's gender identity secret and denied them involvement in his care.
Los Angeles Unified School District has not commented on the pending lawsuit.

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Kathleen Mulligan and Andrew Parke allege a "secrecy policy" at Palisades Charter High School contributed to their son Dylan's suicide in March 2024.
Dylan identified as transgender and used the name Aria.
The parents say school staff kept Dylan's gender identity secret and denied them involvement in his care.
Los Angeles Unified School District has not commented on the pending lawsuit.