California School for the Deaf agrees to a $14 million settlement with a former student who was sexually abused by dorm attendant Ricardo Rose. The abuse lasted for three years, starting when the victim was 10 years old. Despite a history of complaints, the school continued to employ Rose, who threatened and intimidated both students and staff. In 2018, the victim reported the abuse, leading to Rose's arrest and conviction. The settlement acknowledges the severe neglect from the institution, which failed to protect its vulnerable student population.
"We learned that for 30 years this CSD employee was hurting students, and intimidating and threatening CSD employees. Despite repeated red flags, the school kept him employed."
"During the abuse, Rose signed to John Doe that Rose would 'bite his [John Doe's] fingers off' if he told anyone about the abuse."
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