Two St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools employees were arrested Thursday on cruelty charges following an incident with a student at East St. John High School, according to authorities.

In late July 2024, the City of Savannah terminated the employment of a former director due to alleged ethics violations.

The lawsuit, filed Feb. 7, seeks tens of millions of dollars from Gianna Gotti and her mother, Kimberly, and the Locust Valley school district.

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