Los Angeles school district sued after boy, 12, allegedly asked to take part in drug sting
By APThursday, January 21, 2010
LA school district sued over alleged drug sting
LOS ANGELES — The family of a 12-year-old boy is suing the Los Angeles school district, claiming that three administrators asked the student to take part in a drug sting operation.
According to the lawsuit filed Thursday, the educators gave the boy cash and told him to buy drugs from a suspected drug dealer, even though the plan was not sanctioned by police.
The lawsuit says the sting was enacted after the boy told Porter Middle School administrators that a 14-year-old was selling marijuana on campus.
The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages.
Attorney Alexander Calfo says asking a minor to purchase drugs is a felony.
District spokeswoman Monica Carazo says she had not seen the lawsuit, so she could not comment.
