Family Sues Jennings County School District After 5th Grader’s Death

Parents file wrongful death lawsuit after daughter, 11, dies by suicide after 'severe and pervasive bullying'

WARNING: This story contains disturbing details about suicide and alleged sexual assault.JENNINGS COUNTY, Ind.The parents of an 11-year-old girl who died by suicide have filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging the school district failed to address severe and pervasive bullying.Brooklyn Cook, a 5thgrader in the Jennings County School Corporation, died by suicide on February 17, 2025.Her parents, Benjamin and Sarah Cook, filed a wrongful death law…

Superintendent ‘strongly’ denies allegations in suit filed by family of girl who committed suicide

Jennings County School Corporation Superintendent Nicole Johnson has vehemently denied allegations linked to a federal lawsuit involving a student's suicide. The lawsuit was filed by the parents of 11-year-old Brooklyn Cook, who took her own life.

Family sues Jennings County school district after 5th grader’s death

Family alleges repeated bullying and abuse before fifth grader’s death; school district denies lawsuit claims.

Southern Indiana parents file wrongful death lawsuit against school district following 11-year-old daughter's suicide

Court documents describe the alleged bullying as "severe" and "pervasive." It is also alleged that the 11-year-old was subjected to sexual abuse by male students.