Brian Sullivan, Monroe, Michigan (sued Aug 2014) [harassment after duct-taping student]

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  1. News Readers

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    Brian Sullivan, 32, band teacher at Monroe High School, Monroe Public Schools, Monroe, Michigan, duct-taped student to chair, later sued for harassment by another student

    Student sues Monroe schools for sexual harassment, bullying by teacher

    A lawsuit from a Monroe honor student alleges sexual harassment, retaliation and bullying from a teacher and says the school district did nothing about it. The student, Brianna Linkfield, says she saw band teacher Brian Sullivan, 32, duct tape a student to a chair and reported it. After Sullivan returned from suspension, the lawsuit claims she was targeted by the teacher. Feeling threatened and trapped, she said he is known for being allegedly violent by throwing chairs around the room and sexually harassed her and other female students.


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    http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/2...ols-for-sexual-harassment-bullying-by-teacher


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  2. TMP

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    Background:

    Band teacher suspended for taping student's ankles to a chair to 'improve her posture'

    31 March 2014
    • Students want teacher to return in time for trip to Disney World next month
    • Teacher accused of taping student's ankles to a chair during class
    • Allegedly carried out act because student did not keep feet flat on the floor
    • Teacher at school reportedly wants students to keep feet flat on the floor as it improves posture and helps with their performance
    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...ng-students-ankles-chair-improve-posture.html
     
  3. TMP

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    Background:

    Teacher duct tapes girl's ankles to chair

    31 March 2014

    Officials at Jefferson High School in Monroe, Mich. are investigating after a band teacher is said to have duct-taped a student's ankles to a chair to correct her posture. The teacher, Brian Sullivan, is on paid leave pending the investigation. Some fellow students tell FOX 2's Andrea Isom the teacher just did it as a joke and did not mean anything cruel by it. "[The student] wasn't upset. She just kind of sat there and was like, 'Okay,' and just dealt with it. It was another student that actually told and had a problem with it," says Andrew Poppenhager, a ...


    http://www.myfoxchicago.com/story/25124205/teacher-duct-tapes-girls-ankles-to-chair
     
  4. TMP

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    Background:

    Michigan band teacher suspended after duct-taping student to improve posture

    31 March 2014

    A Monroe, Mich., band teacher is on paid administrative leave because he reportedly duct-taped a student’s ankles to a chair. Parents identified the Jefferson High School teacher as Brian Sullivan. He is suspected of restraining a female student’s ankles to improve her posture during class because she wouldn’t keep her feet flat on the floor while playing her instrument, according to the Monroe News.

    http://www.nydailynews.com/news/nat...pended-duct-taping-student-article-1.1739854#
     
  5. TMP

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    Background:

    Jefferson teacher suspended over duct tape incident

    31 March 2014

    The Jefferson High School band teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave after he reportedly duct-taped a student’s ankles to her chair to enhance proper posture that is required when playing instruments. Parents have identified the teacher as Brian Sullivan, and several students have been petitioning the school to return him to the classroom in time for the band’s trip to Florida next month.


    Mrs. Barron said the problem with suspending Mr. Sullivan for an extended time could jeopardize the band’s trip to Florida where members are planning to perform at Disney World. They are scheduled to leave April 9. “The kids have worked very hard for this trip all year,” she said. “The kids have earned this.”


    http://www.monroenews.com/news/2014/mar/29/jefferson-teacher-suspended-over-duct-tape-inciden/
     
  6. TMP

    TMP Himself

    Background:

    High school band teacher on leave for duct-taping kid’s legs to chair over bad posture

    31 March 2014

    Officials at a high school in small-town southeastern Michigan have placed a band teacher on paid administrative leave because his technique for improving a girl’s posture while playing her instrument was to duct-tape her ankles to a chair. The teacher is Brian Sullivan, the Monroe News reports ... Naturally, a bunch of students are petitioning for Sullivan’s return to teaching ahead of the band’s eagerly anticipated trip to Florida in April. The band is scheduled to perform at Disney World. If Sullivan doesn’t return soon, the trip, which begins April 9, could be canceled.

    http://news.yahoo.com/high-school-band-teacher-leave-duct-taping-kid-153224253.html
     
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    Lawsuit Claims Honor Student Repeatedly Sexually Harassed By Band Teacher, Students

    27 August 2014

    A 16-year-old high school honor student in Monroe was repeatedly sexually harassed by her band instructor and classmates after reporting an inappropriate incident, according to a lawsuit. The complaint, filed Tuesday in federal court, alleges that Jefferson High School administrators allowed the band teacher, Brian Sullivan, to create a sexually harassing and violent environment. The lawsuit also alleges that Sullivan inappropriately touched female students or requested that the female students inappropriately touched him during class.

    The complaint further states that Sullivan was violent with students, punching and kicking equipment in the room when he was angry, and would talk about his personal life and describe the physical characteristics of the women he dated. The complaint explains how any of the girls who didn’t “play ball” were retaliated against, including the 16-year-old, identified in the lawsuit as BML.

    http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/08...y-sexually-harassed-by-band-teacher-students/