Teen Commits Suicide After Masturbation Video Goes Viral
A family from San Diego is mourning the loss of their 14-year-old son after he committed suicide over a video that went viral of him masturbating in a school bathroom.
According to the LA Times, Timothy and Barbara Burdette are suing the San Diego Unified School District for $1 million over their son's death. The family claims that the video, and constant taunting and bullying from his classmates, led their son to kill himself. They also claim that the school's administrators did nothing to prevent the bullying.
Matthew Burdette took his own life in November over his Thanksgiving Break. In a note, the teen says he couldn't handle school and didn't have any friends.
The school district released a statement following the claim.
"At San Diego Unified, the safety and well-being of our students is a top priority," the statement said. "The district also adheres to the privacy and confidentiality laws and regulations related to students, families and ongoing investigations."
Source: LA Times | Photo Credit: Steven R.
According to the LA Times, Timothy and Barbara Burdette are suing the San Diego Unified School District for $1 million over their son's death. The family claims that the video, and constant taunting and bullying from his classmates, led their son to kill himself. They also claim that the school's administrators did nothing to prevent the bullying.Matthew Burdette took his own life in November over his Thanksgiving Break. In a note, the teen says he couldn't handle school and didn't have any friends.
The school district released a statement following the claim.
"At San Diego Unified, the safety and well-being of our students is a top priority," the statement said. "The district also adheres to the privacy and confidentiality laws and regulations related to students, families and ongoing investigations."
Source: LA Times | Photo Credit: Steven R.
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