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Former JCPS student sues district, city and student resource officer

After a judge dismissed the student's charges for acting in self-defense, the student has now filed a lawsuit.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A former Moore High School student has filed a lawsuit against Jefferson County Public Schools.

Malachi Claycomb was involved in a 2018 fight and was arrested for punching a girl in the face.

A judge eventually dismissed his charges, saying he acted in self-defense.

Claycomb filed that lawsuit against the district, the City of Louisville and the student resource officer who arrested him.

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He’s seeking compensation for damages and costs associated with his legal fight.

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