MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee family is suing Milwaukee Public Schools and administrators at a middle school, alleging they knew about sexual misconduct between a teacher and his student but did nothing to stop it or report it.
In 2022, the lawsuit says social studies teacher Lonnie Steele groomed a sixth-grade student at Andrew Douglas Middle School.
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Steele is currently serving time in a state prison for child enticement.
The lawsuit also claims the school board, principal and assistant principal failed to provide a safe environment for the young girl even after they were made aware of the inappropriate encounters.
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