Tag Archives: Michael Kelly

More victims file in New Hanover schools’ Kelly sex abuse case

Posted on December 9, 2023 by A.P. Dillon

Another lawsuit has been filed in the New Hanover Public Schools sex abuse case involving former teacher Michael Kelly. Three new John Does are involved in the filing. Continue reading →

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$140M default judgment in Michael Kelly student sex abuse case

Posted on November 9, 2023 by A.P. Dillon

A $140 million default judgment has been issued against former teacher Michael Kelly in the New Hanover County Schools student sex abuse civil case Continue reading →

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NC Attorney Gen. on New Hanover’s Kelly sex abuse case: No charges filed

Posted on August 31, 2023 by A.P. Dillon

In a nutshell, Stein said no charges are being filed because the statute of limitations has expired.  Continue reading →

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Civil case over sex abuse in New Hanover Schools settled for $5.75 million

Posted on June 10, 2023 by A.P. Dillon

The long-running case involving 14 John Doe victims who suffered sexual abuse at the hands of former New Hanover County Public Schools teacher Michael Kelly has been settled for $5.75 million dollars. Continue reading →

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Judge denies motions to dismiss in New Hanover schools sex abuse civil case

Posted on June 30, 2022 by A.P. Dillon

A judge has denied multiple motions to dismiss made by the defendants in the civil action brought against New Hanover County Public Schools by 14 victims of former teacher Michael Kelly.  The same judge has also directed some of the motions related to the SAFE Child Act to be heard by a three-judge panel in Wake County. Continue reading →

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No end in sight in New Hanover’s Michael Kelly sex crimes case

Posted on March 2, 2022 by A.P. Dillon

Four years after former New Hanover County Public Schools teacher Michael Kelly was arrested on 60 sex crimes charges, the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation and N.C. Department of Justice have no real results, according to a report by WECT. Continue reading →

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