# California school settles with student accused of wearing ‘blackface’ at football game

'**The false allegations of blackface on J.A.’s permanent school records could have haunted him for decades,' his lawyer said**

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Published March 14, 2025 5:00am EDT

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Daniel Ameduri sued Muirlands Middle School in , on behalf of his son, J.A., over the Oct. 13, 2023, incident that resulted in a two-day suspension as well as being banned from attending district sporting events.

"The false allegations of blackface on J.A.’s permanent school records could have haunted him for decades, affecting both  and future career opportunities," Karin Sweigart, J.A.’s lawyer and Dhillon Law Group counsel, said in a statement to Fox News Digital.



In a statement to Fox News Digital, Mark Trammell, Center for American Liberty executive director said, "We are so proud of J.A. and his family. When students and parents stand up to this woke nonsense in schools, they win. Let J.A.’s win be a lesson to students and parents everywhere."



 reached out to Muirlands Middle School for comment, but did not immediately receive a response.
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