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Former students sue school district of Oconto Falls for sexual abuse

Oconto Falls school board member abruptly resigns during Monday night meeting
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OCONTO FALLS (NBC 26) — A lawsuit alleging widespread sexual misconduct within the Oconto Falls School District was filed on Wednesday, claiming staff have groomed and abused students over a period of more than 15 years.

The federal civil rights lawsuit accuses the district of fostering a climate that allowed repeated abuse to occur. Multiple victims have joined the case.

A press conference is scheduled to take place at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, where two victims are expected to speak out.

This is a developing story.