River Chunnui, a nonbinary special education teacher in Arizona, settled a lawsuit against Peoria Unified School District following harassment from board members who accused them of grooming children. Chunnui had previously been placed on administrative leave after recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility, prompting targeted harassment. Despite a favorable investigation ruling, board members Rooks and Hill sought termination, leading to public backlash and threats. The situation escalated with vandalism and social media attacks, ultimately resulting in a settlement for Chunnui after they filed a gender discrimination suit against the district.
River Chunnui, a nonbinary special education teacher, faced harassment and bullying from Peoria Unified School District board members, who accused them of "grooming" children and publicly shared their private information.
Despite a thorough investigation clearing Chunnui of wrongdoing, board members Heather Rooks and Rebecca Hill sought to terminate their employment and led a public campaign against them.
Chunnui experienced targeted attacks, including vandalism and harassment, after a public email acknowledging Transgender Day of Visibility; their advocacy for inclusivity triggered backlash from specific board members.
The lawsuit filed by Chunnui included accusations of gender discrimination and claims that board members conducted a smear campaign, resulting in threats and dangerous situations for the teacher.
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