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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Daily Mail
School let vicious gang of bullies beat disabled student, 17, to death, stricken dad's lawsuit claims
The father of a Las Vegas high schooler who was beaten to death by a gang of bullies has launched a lawsuit accusing his son's school district of allowing it to happen. Jonathan Lewis Sr. claims the November 2023 death of Jonathan Lewis, 17, was the result of widespread negligence on the part of the Clark County School District (CCSD). Lewis was violently stomped to death outside Rancho High School with his agonizing final moments were captured in now viral-footage. The harrowing clip which showed him being savagely attacked by a swarm of bullies, four of whom later pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Jonathan Sr said the school 'should have been on notice' for potential violence at the time in a complaint filed this week in which he accused the school district of negligent hiring, training and supervision. Jonathan Sr also alleged that the CCSD knew the bullies who attacked his son had a 'pattern of aggressive behavior' and 'should have been on notice of escalating tensions' between them. Lewis died after he was led to an area around the back of Rancho High School to confront the group over a previous altercation involving a friend. His father's suit claims that the CCSD knew that the area was a 'gathering spot' for fighting among students. 'Despite this knowledge, CCSD failed to take reasonable steps to supervise students in or near the area, implement preventative and security measures, restrict or exclude access, or notify law enforcement,' the lawsuit alleges. Jonathan Sr's lawsuit follows a similar court filing from Jonathan's mother Melissa Ready in April, where she also accused the CCSD of wrongful death and negligence. She also alleged that there had been at least one previous fight between Jonathan and the bullies who killed him, and said the school district 'owed a duty to supervise students, investigate and respond to threats of violence'. That lawsuit is still ongoing, and CCSD said at the time that it could not comment on pending litigation. In his complaint, Jonathan Sr pointed out that his son was a special needs student, and said that he should have been provided with 'reasonable supervision and protection' against his bullies. He accused the CCSD of failing to adequately train its employees on how to control and prevent bullying, and said that Jonathan's death could have been avoided. CCSD told Fox5 it cannot comment on pending litigation. Daily Mail has contacted CCSD for comment. Jonathan's family described him as a 'loving, giving, kind, fierce young man', and said he was trying to help a friend when he was savagely beaten. The mob had reportedly stolen a pair of headphones from his friend days before and stuffed him in a trash can, leading Jonathan to confront the bullies to get the device back. The savage beating of a white teen by mainly black assailants sparked a media firestorm at the time, but Jonathan Sr told NewsNation that he condemned the implication that race had anything to do with it. He branded it a 'disgrace to my son's memory'. Sickening videos of the attack showed a group of teens hitting, kicking and stomping Lewis to the point of unconsciousness. Footage also showed Lewis being carried to safety by a student and neighbor back to the high school after the savage attack. Jonathan was hospitalized and placed on life support for a week after suffering 'nonsurvivable head trauma', and his death was ruled a homicide after he was declared brain dead. Four teens - Dontral Beaver, 16, Damian Hernandez, 18, Treavion Randolph, 16, and Gianni Robinson, 17 - were arrested and charged as adults over the incident. Their cases were transferred to juvenile court in August 2024 as part of a plea deal, agreeing to admit to manslaughter. Ready slammed the plea deal at the time, saying: 'There's literally no one being held accountable with true punishment for my son's murder. It's disgusting.' Jonathan's father said that his heartbreak over losing his son was only helped by knowing that he was helping a friend from bullies in his final moments. 'Jonathan knew the strength of love, that's what we teach in our family,' he told NewsNation at the time. 'Love is the greatest strength and we protect our family members, and have a deep sense of community, and I think that just inspired him to do so.'
BBC News
18-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Behind-the-scenes content part of Burnley's new partnership with X
Burnley have announced a multi-year partnership with social media platform corporation will become the club's first "strategic digital platform partner" and the Clarets say they will work together to "deliver world-class fan engagement, content and brand amplification".As part of the partnership, Burnley will work with the platform on a new X Originals series that will have 20 episodes drop fortnightly, providing behind-the-scenes content of first-team players, staff and leaders at the training ground, Turf Moor and inside the dressing room throughout the have over 820,000 followers on X and regularly produce viral content with their humorous takes on transfer signing announcements that have racked up millions of chairman Alan Pace said: "Whether it be our now world-famous transfer reveal videos, or our incredible end-of-season dressing-room celebrations, X has been home to some of our most popular and engaging social content."Community is at the heart of everything that we do, so partnering with X enables us to expand that community even further and bring our passionate fanbase closer together, while growing our visibility with new digital audiences."Jonathan Lewis, X Corporation's UK managing director, added: "The Clarets have one of the most passionate fanbases in the game and we can't wait to bring the spirit of the club's supporters to life on X as the club chases glory this season."
New York Times
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Wayne Lewis, Singer With the R&B Mainstay Atlantic Starr, Dies at 68
Wayne Lewis, the dapper vocalist and keyboardist who was a founder of the group Atlantic Starr, a fixture of the 1980s rhythm and blues scene, died on June 5 in Queens. He was 68. His brother Jonathan Lewis confirmed the death but did not specify a cause. He said that Wayne Lewis collapsed while running on a treadmill at a gym and was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A suave performer with piercing eyes and a rollicking sense of humor, Mr. Lewis served as one of the singers and songwriters of Atlantic Starr, whose ballad 'Always' topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1987 and whose other hits included 'Secret Lovers' and 'Circles.' The band was nominated for three Soul Train Awards and an American Music Award. Writing with his brothers Jonathan and David, Mr. Lewis translated the universal emotions of love, lust and heartbreak into evocative verses backed by lush arrangements. His performances of the sentimental soul ballad 'Send for Me,' released in 1980, became a calling card. Fluent in the sartorial language of showbiz, Mr. Lewis meticulously color-coordinated the group's outfits, Jonathan Lewis said. His own suits — flashy, textured and patterned — were often showstoppers. Reviewing a concert for The Washington Post in 1982, Mike Joyce noted the 'pop sheen romanticism' at the heart of Atlantic Starr's music. As Wayne and David Lewis took center stage, he observed, they brought with them 'a heartthrob appeal akin to the Jacksons'.' Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Atlantic Starr singer Wayne Lewis dead at 68
Wayne Lewis, a singer and founding member of the R&B band Atlantic Starr, has died aged 68. The group shared the news of Lewis' death in a statement on Facebook on Friday indicating Wayne had died the previous day but did not share a cause of death. "It's with great sadness we have to post the passing of Wayne Lewis on June 5, 2025 please keep the family in your prayers and respect there privacy #waynelewis #restinpeace #flyhigh Sunrise 4/13/1957 Sunset 6/5/2025 #restinpeaceWayne," the much-loved soul ensemble wrote. Founded in the late 1970s and including Wayne and his two brothers David and Jonathan, Atlantic Starr enjoyed success from the early 1980s until the start of the 1990s, achieving one U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number one single, Always, in 1987. The song reached number three in the U.K.
Daily Mail
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Atlantic Starr singer Wayne Lewis dies at 68 as tributes pour in for R&B legend
Wayne Lewis of the legendary R&B band Atlantic Starr has died. The singer, songwriter, and co-founding member of the group was 68. The band announced his passing in a heartfelt Facebook post on June 6, writing: 'It's with great sadness we have to post the passing of Wayne Lewis on June 5, 2025. 'Please keep the family in your prayers and respect their privacy. #waynelewis #restinpeace #flyhigh Sunrise 4/13/1957 Sunset 6/5/2025 #restinpeaceWayne.' A cause of death has not yet been revealed. Lewis was a driving force behind Atlantic Starr, a New York-based group formed in the mid-1970s with his brothers David and Jonathan Lewis. The band rose to fame in the '80s with their signature blend of smooth soul, R&B, and pop — becoming staples on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts. Wayne Lewis served as both lead vocalist and keyboardist, contributing to some of the band's biggest hits, including Always, Secret Lovers, Circles, Silver Shadow, and Masterpiece. Their 1987 ballad Always hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a wedding anthem for a generation. Tributes have poured in across social media. 'A great songwriter. Atlantic Star was better once he became leader. He will be missed,' one fan wrote. Another praised him as 'a great songwriter' and 'an icon of soulful love songs.' Yet another added, 'Omg I'm devastated. I was looking forward to seeing them perform this Sunday at Capital Jazz Festival. My condolences.' Wayne co-founded Atlantic Starr in 1976 in White Plains, New York, alongside his brothers David and Jonathan Lewis, originally forming the band under the name Newban before changing it ahead of their first major label signing.
