The Louisiana Supreme Court has assigned retired judge Jimmie C. Peters to the civil case involving alleged sexual battery and bullying at Cedar Creek School after all three local judges recused themselves from the case due to conflicts of interest earlier this month.
The Ruston Bearcats took care of business by pounding Alexandria Sr. High Friday night, extending their winning streak to seven games. The Cats are ranked No. 7 for the third consecutive week in Class 5A in the LSWA prep polls.
Cedar Creek School and former Head of School Andrew Yepson have filed an answer to the lawsuit against them centered on alleged bullying and sexual battery between students, denying many of the allegations and asking for a trial by jury.
All three 3rd Judicial District Court judges have recused themselves from the ongoing bullying and sexual battery lawsuit against Cedar Creek School, with each one citing conflicts of interest.
Defendants in the lawsuit involving bullying at Cedar Creek School were last week served citations to appear in court, starting the timer by which they must file an answer to the suit’s allegations
