Krisel McSweeney

Attorney McSweeney Law Firm

Krisel McSweeney, founder of McSweeney Law Firm, is a knowledgeable, fierce and compassionate attorney who puts her clients’ needs and best interests first. Prior to founding McSweeney Law Firm, Krisel successfully recovered millions in settlements and/ or judgments for her clients, many of whom were survivors of sexual assault. Krisel has also successfully represented clients in immigration matters, and employment discrimination, Title IX, personal injury, and premises liability cases.

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Krisel’s mission is to provide first rate legal services and support clients through challenging and confusing times. It is important that when pursuing a claim you have the opportunity to tell your story, and are able to fully understand the legal process. Krisel’s commitment is to allow you to be part of the process and provide superior assistance in navigating the legal world. Let’s partner together so that you may achieve the outcome you desire!

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Demanda Contra la Junta Escolar del Condado de Palm Beach por el Asalto Sexual de una Estudiante

Krisel McSweeney • September 10, 2021

Krisel McSweeney demanda a la Junta Escolar del Condado de Palm Beach por el acoso y la agresión sexual cometida por un estudiante que tenía antecedentes de conducta sexual inapropiada.

Según la denuncia:

· El 13 de octubre de 2017, o alrededor de esa fecha, Jane Doe informó al subdirector de la escuela secundaria comunitaria Seminole Ridge (Seminole Ridge Community High School), Randy Burden, que al principio del día escolar, Agresor, un estudiante de fútbol americano, la agredió sexualmente por la fuerza en la propiedad de la escuela mientras caminaban juntos a clase.

· Agresor toco con fuerza el área vaginal de Jane Doe debajo de su ropa, intentando penetrar la vagina de Jane Doe, besó a Jane Doe y agarró la mano de Jane Doe colocándola sobre sus genitales. Jane Doe no consintió los actos sexuales del Agresor. Al contrario, Jane Doe trató de luchar contra él hasta que finalmente se liberó y pudo buscar ayuda.

· A pesar de que hubo vigilancia por video de la agresión sexual de Jane Doe y Agresor admitió la agresión sexual, la escuela no protegió a Jane Doe y tampoco instituyó medidas disciplinarias apropiadas y razonables contra el perpetrador.

· Antes del asalto sexual de Jane Doe, los funcionarios escolares y los miembros de la facultad ofrecieron un trato preferencial a los estudiantes atletas masculinos e ignoraron o no respondieron adecuadamente a las acusaciones de acoso sexual o asalto presentadas contra los estudiantes atletas masculinos en la escuela.

· Además, antes de la agresión sexual de Jane Doe, la escuela estaba al tanto de que Agresor había tenido conducta sexual inapropiada con otras estudiantes.

· La única acción que tomó la escuela después del informe de Jane Doe fue suspender al Agresor de la escuela después de que agredió sexualmente a Jane Doe. Agresor supuestamente fue suspendido de la escuela durante dos semanas; sin embargo, fue escoltado a la práctica de fútbol durante las dos semanas de suspensión, incluso el mismo día de la agresión sexual.

· Después de denunciar la agresión sexual de Agresor, la escuela no le ofreció a Jane Doe información sobre recursos ni se le proporcionaron medidas de seguridad mientras se encontraba en la propiedad escolar. Agresor permaneció en su misma clase, por lo que continuó viendo a Agresor en el campus de la escuela. También fue intimidada y acosada por otros estudiantes debido a su revelación contra Agresor. El estrés constante, la depresión y los ataques de pánico que experimentó Jane Doe mientras estaba en la escuela resultó en un aumento de su ausencia escolar y, finalmente, Jane Doe abandonó la escuela su undécimo grado. Jane Doe se habría graduado con sus compañeros este año, en cambio, todavía está lidiando con los efectos negativos del violento asalto sexual de Agresor.

JANE DOE v. SCHOOL BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA se presentó el 1 de septiembre del 2021 en el Tribunal de Distrito de los Estados Unidos en el Distrito Sur de Florida. Consulte la demanda adjunta para su referencia.

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Lawsuit Against the School Board of Palm Beach County for the Sexual Assault of a Female Student

By Krisel McSweeney • September 10, 2021

Krisel McSweeney filed a lawsuit against the School Board of Palm Beach County for the sexual harassment and assault by a male student who had a history of previous sexual misconduct. A press conference was held on September 3, 2021. According to the Complaint: · On or about October 13, 2017, Jane Doe reported to Seminole Ridge Community High School Vice Principal Randy Burden that earlier in the school day, Aggressor, a student football athlete, forcefully sexually assaulted her on school property while walking to class together. · Aggressor forcefully fondled Jane Doe’s vaginal area under her clothes, attempting to penetrate Jane Doe’s vagina, kissed Jane Doe and grabbed Jane Doe’s hand placing it on his genitals. Jane Doe did not consent to Aggressor’s sexual acts. On the contrary, Jane Doe tried to fight him off until she finally broke free and was able to seek help. · Despite there being video surveillance of Jane Doe’s sexual assault and Aggressor admitting to the sexual assault, the School failed to protect Jane Doe and institute appropriate and reasonable disciplinary measures against the perpetrator. · Prior to Jane Doe’s sexual assault, school officials and faculty members offered preferential treatment to male student athletes and ignored or failed to properly respond to allegations of sexual harassment or assault lodged against male student athletes at Seminole Ridge Community High School. · Further, prior to Jane Doe’s sexual assault, the School was on notice that Aggressor engaged in sexual misconduct with other female students. · The only action the School took after Jane Doe’s report is to suspend Aggressor from school after he sexually assaulted Jane Doe. Aggressor was purportedly suspended from school for two weeks; however, he was escorted to football practice during the two-week suspension, including on the same day of the sexual assault. · After reporting Aggressor’s sexual assault, Jane Doe was not offered information regarding resources or provided with safety measures while on school property. Aggressor remained in her same class, thus, she continued to see Aggressor on school campus. She was also bullied and harassed by other students due to her disclosure against Aggressor. The constant stress, depression and panic attacks Jane Doe experienced while at school resulted in an increase of absences and ultimately, Jane Doe dropped out her eleventh-grade year. Jane Doe would have graduated with her peers this year, instead she is still dealing with the negative effects of Aggressor’s violent sexual assault. JANE DOE v. SCHOOL BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY was filed September 1, 2021 in the United States District Court Southern District of Florida.