School district confirms bullying occurred after investigation following Texas girl’s death by suicide
- An investigation by Gainesville Independent School District confirmed that 11-year-old Jocelynn Rojo Carranza was bullied, including threats about her immigration status, before her suicide on February 8.
- The district stated that while there was bullying, they had no prior knowledge before Carranza's hospitalization on February 4.
- Many community members called for justice after Jocelynn's death, highlighting the need to take bullying seriously and support mental health for children.
- The Gainesville Police Department is conducting a separate investigation into Jocelynn's death, examining the circumstances surrounding her suicide.
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Suicidal Girl Wasn't Bullied Over Immigration Status, Instead Was Sexually Molested, Say Friends
The tragedy of an 11-year-old Texas girl’s passing was not only that she took her own life last month, but that she suffered so much while she lived. The reality of little Jocelynn Rojo Carranza’s torment was obscured when her death was used as a pawn to criticize the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement. CNN, for... The post Suicidal Girl Wasn’t Bullied Over Immigration Status, Instead Was Sexually Molested, Say Friends appeared first…
The 11-Year-Old Girl Who Commited Suicide Because, As Her Mother Claimed, Her Classmates 'Threatened To Call ICE On Her Mom' Turns Out To Have Been Sexually Abused By A Family Member
The 11-year-old Texas girl who tragically took her own life because “classmates threatened to call ICE on her mom” was allegedly sexually abused by a family member. Jocelyn Rojo Carranza’s mother claimed that her daughter was bullied at school because of their immigration status. An investigation found that Carranza was in earshot of a conversation involving students joking about deporting Hispanic students however there is more to the story. Ac…
'My heart is aching': Jalyah Thompson's family speaks out for the first time
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The family of 11-year-old Eisenhower Middle School student Jalyah Thompson spoke out for the first time since they say she took her own life eight days ago. "Enough is enough… My heart is aching," said Grandmother Arlain Thompson. Friends, family and community leaders gathered today for a benefit, honoring Thompson. "I just want more kindness in the world," said Thompson's Aunt Carrissa. "More love in the world, more comp…
Texas Schoolgirl Who Killed Self Had Flagged Sexual Abuse By Family
The school in the US has confirmed that 11-year-old Jocelynn Rojo Carranza, who allegedly died by suicide last month, was sexually abused by a family member. The investigation by the Gainesville Independent School District began after there were reports of her being bullied by her schoolmates over her immigration status. Jocelynn's mother, however, denied the findings. "Nothing about that is true," said Marbella Carranza. Ms Carranza said that s…
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