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The Piedmont High School Hazing Lawsuit: Holding Institutions Accountable for Sexual Assault If you are a parent in Calhoun County or anywhere in Northeast Alabama, you know that high school football is the heartbeat of the community. But that culture of “Friday Night Lights” carries a dark side when athletic success is prioritized over the safety of our children. We are currently speaking to families who feel betrayed by the very institutions meant to protect their sons. The recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit to revive a lawsuit involving a former Piedmont High School freshman is more than just a legal update; it is a signal that the “code of silence” in locker rooms will no longer be tolerated under federal law. The allegations in this case involve a horrific ritual known as “keying,” where older players allegedly targeted younger teammates for sexual assault. When the victim reported this harassment, the response from the school was not protection, but mockery. The court found that school officials may have acted with “deliberate indifference,” a legal standard that allows us to hold the entire school district responsible for the harm done to a student. If your…