From CBS San Francisco: "The parent, who asked only to be identified as Oswin, said his son was accused of brushing his best friend’s leg or groin while the two were playing on the playground at Lupine Hills Elementary in Hercules two months ago.
"Oswin said his child was kept in the principal’s office for two hours until he confessed. He was suspended, and a sexual battery charge was placed on his permanent school record.
“To me, I think it’s an overreaction,” said Marilyn Cheeks, a Lupine Hills Elementary parent
"Legally, there’s no such thing as sexual assault for a six year-old in California.
"It wasn’t until Oswin and his wife got a lawyer that the school backed off. District officials declined to discuss specifics. They did confirm that an investigation was conducted, and that the child could not be charged with sexual battery. The claim was removed from the boy’s record.
"Oswin’s son is attending another school now. He said he only hopes no one else will have to go through what his family did."
It sounds like the family got this resolved, with the help of their attorney. That's good news. Its too bad that this situation spiraled out of control. I hope the boy is doing much better at his new school.
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