Source: rare.us/local/Houston

A private school in Galveston is using a religious exemption defense to fight a lawsuit brought by the parents of an African American student who say their child was subjected to racial taunts and threats while attending, including receiving “KKK origami” notes given by bullies. The case was filed against Trinity Episcopal School, headmaster Reverend David Dearman and the parents of three children back in May. Attorneys for the school filed court documents on August 1, arguing for dismissal because of their religious status. The case was filed against Trinity Episcopal School, headmaster Reverend David Dearman and the parents of three children back in May. Attorneys for the school filed court documents on August 1, arguing for dismissal because of their religious status. The victim attended the school from 2014-2016 and was harassed with taunts and passed notes folded as KKK hood. Attorneys say victim developed depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.