The settlement of $17.5 million by a Bay Area school district emphasizes the importance of accountability mechanisms for institutions in handling allegations of sexual abuse.
Alex Harrison, a former student who was abused, faced skepticism from peers when he first testified against Burgos, highlighting challenges victims face in seeking justice.
The 2022 verdict against the Tamalpais Union High School District illustrates the significant shift in legal frameworks that now support survivors of childhood sexual abuse in California.
Burgos' conviction of 60 counts of sexual abuse and the subsequent school district settlement reflect the ongoing struggle for recognition and justice for sexual abuse survivors.
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