SHREVEPORT, La. â The parents of a Many High School student who was allegedly sexually assaulted a year ago by basketball teammates have filed suit in federal court, claiming their sonâs civil rights were violated.
Rose and Elliot Garner say they are due unspecified monetary damages for mental suffering, psychological suffering, emotional distress, economic losses for attorneyâs fees, lost and reduced wages and present and future medical expenses.
They name the following as defendants:
City of Many
Sabine Parish District Attorneyâs Office
District Attorney Don Burkett
Sabine Parish School Board and unknown employees
Unknown insurance companies.
The 45-page document was filed Thursday by Leesville attorney Mary K. Beaird on behalf of the Garners.