The family of a North Carolina high school student suspended for using the term "illegal alien" is expected to become US$ 20,000 richer once their paid under a proposed settlement, according to The New York Post.
The outlet reported 4 June that the settlement was reached to remove all references to racial bias from now-17-year-old Christian McGhee's record, provide compensation and issue a public apology "for the mischaracterization of racial bias."
"The Proposed Settlement provides C.M. with monetary compensation intended to defray the costs of his new school, which is private and charges annual tuition," according to the document.
The settlement is now pending a judge's approval.
McGhee’s lawyer, Liberty Justice Center attorney Dean McGee, told the Carolina Journal that a motion had been filed on 5 June, asking the court to approve a settlement to resolve the matter.
"Because Christian is a minor, a court hearing is required before the settlement can become final," he explained.
"We’ll have more to say after that hearing, but we're pleased to take this important step toward clearing our client’s name."
The teen received a three-day suspension last year after asking his teacher if a conversation in class was centered around "spaceship aliens" or "illegal aliens who need green cards" after he returned to the classroom from the restroom.
A Latino student present in the class reportedly "joked" that he was going to "kick Christian’s a--," leading the teacher to escalate the situation to the assistant principal.
The comment was ultimately deemed racially insensitive by the school administration, which the family disputes, and prompted a year-long legal battle.
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