The parents of a Coronado Middle School student who died by suicide in April say that school authorities failed to address months of relentless and excessive bullying. With the help of civil rights attorney John Gomez, the family of Gabriel Palacios will file a lawsuit against the Coronado Unified School District.

The family held a at district offices yesterday, announcing the intended litigation. Gomez said the family is demanding accountability and justice in Gabriel’s death, and will continue the fight against bullying in his name.

“Not only did CMS leaders break the law, but by failing to prevent the bullying, they broke Gabriel’s spirit by ignoring him, unjustly disciplining him, and taking away his hope and happiness,” said attorney John Gomez.

Gabriel was 13 years old , rocking t

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