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CH🔥 THE SCANDAL GROWS: A new civil lawsuit filed today leveled disturbing new allegations against Brett J. Smith, the substitute teacher whose hiring has rocked the Chicago Archdiocese.
According to the filing, a second-grade student at Queen of Martyrs in Evergreen Park was inappropriately touched by Smith during school hours. While the Archdiocese previously stated they were unaware of any abuse occurring on campus, this lawsuit alleges the 43-year-old took advantage of his classroom access to target a 7-year-old child. 🏛️⚖️
⚠️ Case Updates & Findings:
• The Victim: The family’s attorney, Mike Finnegan, stated the child disclosed the abuse after news of Smith’s arrest in Orland Park became public last week. 🧤🩹
• The «Loophole»: Smith (formerly known as Brett Zagorac) has a 20-year history of child abuse allegations across three states. He reportedly used various names and a legal name change in 2019 to pass Archdiocese background checks. 🕵️♂️📜
• Legal Action: The lawsuit names the Archdiocese of Chicago and Queen of Martyrs, alleging they failed to perform a simple «Google search» that would have revealed Smith’s toxic past. 🏛️📉
• Current Status: Smith remains in custody at the Cook County Jail without bond. He is due back in court on February 20. ⛓️⚖️
The Bottom Line: This case is a parent’s worst nightmare. As more families come forward, the pressure is mounting on the Archdiocese to explain how a man with a criminal record of battery against children was allowed in a classroom.
🗣️ Do you think background checks need to include mandatory name-history searches? 💬👇
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