Paul Herder Sexual Assault Case 

By Reza Ganjavi

MAY 2024 UPDATE: PAUL HERDER SENTENCED TO ALMOST 7 YEARS IN PRISON. KRISHNAMURTI FOUNDATION AMERICA AND OAK GROVE SCHOOL ARE NEXT FOR ASSESSMENT OF JUSTICE IN A CIVIL CASE BROUGHT BY THE VICTIM VIA HER GREAT LAWYER DAVID MCDONALD RING.

“The defendant’s actions represent a grave betrayal of trust, exploiting the position of authority to manipulate and victimize a student. This sentence serves as a clear message that such egregious violations will be met with the full force of the law.” Supervising Senior Deputy District Attorney Melissa Suttner, of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Sexual Assault Unit. 

Herder got convicted for two counts of luring, and one count each for anal and genital penetration by foreign objects, oral copulation of a person under 18, unlawful sexual intercourse and using a minor for sex acts, taking advantage of a position of trust or confidence to commit the offense.

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1 Nov 2024 Update (Scroll Down)

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Paul Herder Arrested And Charged With Serious Crimes -- UPDATE: Herder Pleads Guilty

Paul Herder, a former staff member of Brockwood Park School (KFT, Bramdean, UK), and Oak Grove School (KFA, Ojai, USA) was arrested in Hawaii on multiple criminal charges.

I first met Paul Herder when Friedrich Grohe invited him (paid for his trip) to the Swiss summer mountain gathering. Paul taught at the above Krishnamurti schools, and reportedly in places like Thailand and Panama. Paul wrote a book on what education could be in a Krishnamurti school. 

I received a note from a Krishnamurti related friend that he was arrested on horrible criminal charges. If these allegations are true and he's found guilty, that would be a true disgrace to everything Krishnamurti stood for, so this should in no way reflect poorly on the Oak Grove School or Krishnamurti Education, as hopeless as some of his foundations have become (as I have diligently documented). 

Paul Herder was arrested in Hawaii. Immediate thought when I heard that was that he may have been close to the Friedrich Grohe "Gang" (as Grohe calls them) member Rabindra Singh, who lives in Hawaii and apparently was the link for some other people in Krishnamurti Foundation America (Ojai, California), to establish ties in Hawaii, including  Jaap Sluijter, the Executive Director of KFA who was reportedly instated at KFA by Rabindra Singh / Friedrich Grohe, and given all power that led to what I believe to be disastrous mismanagement of the foundation, alienating some key supporters, etc., and lying to further his agenda, that included, in my opinion, "kissing Friedrich's behind", to cater to Big Money, as part of what appears to be heavy influence mongering of Grohe's big money (or at least the big money he was perceived to have until his Gang spent a lot of it, reportedly). 

Similar story as in Brockwood Park School where Grohe's influence mongering led to disastrous results in my view, based on extensive research and interviews with over 70 people, involving the people Grohe and his other "Gang" member Raman Patel took to Brockwood/KFT (Nasser Shamim, Mina Masoumian) which led to disasters like the collapse of Inwoods school and alienation of many parents and students and staff and volunteers and supporters, and other adverse consequences of mismanagement and power mongering -- everything that Krishnamurti dreaded. 

So Jaap became the all powerful head of KFA, who at some point said he can get the trustees to do whatever he wants -- which would have been impossible without the Grohe clout / implicit backing. Just as Nasser and Mina at Brockwood who would have never gained so much power had it not been for Grohe's backing. Once sugar hit the fan (our investigation revealed many facts they had tried to bury), Raman Patel became the head of KFT, but same old  mess continues, in our view, as long as that gang is there. Same with KFA/Ojai. Poor Krishnamurti! 

Jaap and Rabindra got engaged in real estate or what not in Hawaii - and Jaap spent a lot of time (maybe still) in Hawaii. Frode (Francis) Steen, another trustee of KFA (Rabinra is a trustee and was Secretary of the Board) also has ties to Hawaii. 

So when I heard Paul Herder was arrested in Hawaii, I wondered if he ended up in Hawaii via same lineage.

A former trustee wrote:

"I never liked the guy—I know he was close to the <snipped> [term similar to the "Gang" that Friedrich Grohe uses to describe his inner circle but I will not reprint it] that you mention from Hawaii."

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"Paul Herder, 65, has been arrested and is in custody in Hawaii. Herder has been charged with 23 counts, including alleged lewd acts with a child and unlawful sexual intercourse. The charges include special allegations that “the crime involved great violence, great bodily harm, threat of great bodily harm, or other acts disclosing a high degree of cruelty, viciousness, or callousness,” and “the defendant took advantage of a position of trust or confidence to commit the offense.”"

"In all, Ventura County prosecutors have filed almost two dozen felony charges and more than two dozen special allegations. Those charges include Lewd Act Upon A Child, Unlawful Sexual Intercourse, Luring, Using a Minor for Sex Acts, and other sexually explicit conduct."

"Detectives say that during Herder’s time as a teacher, he engaged in an unlawful dating relationship with a juvenile student, coerced the student to engage in numerous sexual acts, and sent harmful material to the student. Herder also possessed child pornography."

In July 2023 Paul Herder was arrested and extradited from Hawaii to Ventura County and charged with PC 288(c)(1)- Lewd Act Upon a Child, PC 261.5(c)- Unlawful Sexual Intercourse, PC 287(b)(1)- Oral Copulation of a Person Under 18, PC 289(h)- Digital Penetration of Victim Under 18 years old, PC 288.4(b)- Luring, and PC 311.4(c)- Using Minor for Sex Acts.

"Nature of Incident: Teacher Arrested for Sexual Assault on Student. Report Number: 23-1255"

Two mugshots of Paul were released (probably one in Hawaii and one in Ventura).

Most of the alleged crimes happened between 2016 and 2017.

School leadership changed in 2015 - this seems to correspond to the shift at KFA's power dynamics with Jaap Sluijter's increased power with Rabindra Singh / Friedrich Grohe backing.  According to OGS newsletters, Meredy Benson Rice - a wonderful person and great principle, was the "Head of School".  Sometime in 2015, perhaps Q3, there was a significant switch.  Willem Zwart, who was the Director of Curriculum and Instruction became the Head of School. Willem Zwert, like Jaap Sluijter is Dutch and it seems his promotion to Head of School may have been Jaap Sluijter's power maneuver. Willem remained the Head until at least June of 2017. These dates are derived from school newsletters so I don't have the exact dates. 

In 2016, with Willem as Head of School, Paul Herder gave the commencement talk. Willem gave a long introduction in praise of Paul. They seemed very close. This is not an implicit association of Willem or anyone else with the alleged charges against Paul. Just statements of opinions and facts. The thought has occurred to me, wondering, if the way the school was managed, the underlying attitude and management style and dynamics of relationships, didn't play a role in Paul's conduct, whether the allegations are true or not. I do not know the answer, but there were many alarming events during this period, at KFA, in the way it was mismanaged, in my opinion - but certainly nothing in the caliber of what Paul Herder has been charged with. Regardless, there's absolutely no excuse for Paul's Herder's behavior IF the allegations are true. I put IF in capital letters because presumption of innocence is a very important legal principle that must be respected. 

Paul's keynote speech was not inspiring at all and if anything portrayed what I believe to be a troubled mind, lacking insight and inspiration. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzJyApiNS2E

In 2013, Paul Herder was an English teacher at Oak Grove School:

• https://archive.is/i0pU0

• https://web.archive.org/web/20140208054507/http://oakgroveschool.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14&Itemid=123

• http://oakgroveschool.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14&Itemid=123

In 2013, Paul Herder's book was featured in the Oak Grove School newsletter: 

• https://archive.is/Q0NS0

• https://web.archive.org/web/20140212185951/http://oakgroveschool.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=527:revolutionary-minds-part-one-the-classroom-atmoshpere&catid=75&Itemid=489

• http://oakgroveschool.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=527:revolutionary-minds-part-one-the-classroom-atmoshpere&catid=75&Itemid=489

Paul's picture is in the Brockwood Observer, at an alumni meeting. 

Paul Herder's composition: "Fugitive Pieces": Paul composed music called Fugitive. It's been on YouTube since 2011, with the cover art as a strange, defaced face of himself morphing into a scared bird. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_1PRQolhr0

Paul was charged with 23 counts of criminal conduct with large majority in 2016 and then 2017.

07/03/2023 Felony charge 288(c)(1) PC filed as count 1 with violation date of 06/05/14 00:00:00 .

07/03/2023 Felony charge 288(c)(1) PC filed as count 2 with violation date of 08/01/14 00:00:00 .

07/03/2023 Felony charge 288.4(b) PC filed as count 3 with violation date of 03/27/16 00:00:00 .

07/03/2023 Felony charge 288.4(b) PC filed as count 4 with violation date of 04/01/16 00:00:00 .

07/03/2023 Felony charge 289(h) PC filed as count 5 with violation date of 04/01/16 00:00:00 .

07/03/2023 Felony charge 288a(b)(1) PC filed as count 6 with violation date of 04/01/16 00:00:00 .

07/03/2023 Felony charge 288.4(b) PC filed as count 7 with violation date of 06/12/16 00:00:00 .

07/03/2023 Felony charge 288a(b)(1) PC filed as count 8 with violation date of 06/12/16 00:00:00 .

07/03/2023 Felony charge 288.4(b) PC filed as count 9 with violation date of 06/19/16 00:00:00 .

07/03/2023 Felony charge 288.4(b) PC filed as count 10 with violation date of 06/23/16 00:00:00 .

07/03/2023 Felony charge 289(h) PC filed as count 11 with violation date of 06/23/16 00:00:00 .

07/03/2023 Felony charge 288.4(b) PC filed as count 12 with violation date of 06/24/16 00:00:00 .

07/03/2023 Felony charge 261.5(c) PC filed as count 13 with violation date of 06/24/16 00:00:00 .

07/03/2023 Felony charge 289(h) PC filed as count 14 with violation date of 06/24/16 00:00:00 .

07/03/2023 Felony charge 288a(b)(1) PC filed as count 15 with violation date of 06/24/16 00:00:00 .

07/03/2023 Felony charge 288.4(b) PC filed as count 16 with violation date of 04/14/17 00:00:00 .

07/03/2023 Felony charge 289(h) PC filed as count 17 with violation date of 04/14/17 00:00:00 .

07/03/2023 Felony charge 288a(b)(1) PC filed as count 18 with violation date of 04/14/17 00:00:00 .

07/03/2023 Felony charge 261.5(c) PC filed as count 19 with violation date of 04/14/17 00:00:00 .

07/03/2023 Felony charge 261.5(c) PC filed as count 20 with violation date of 04/14/17 00:00:00 .

07/03/2023 Felony charge 261.5(c) PC filed as count 21 with violation date of 04/14/17 00:00:00 .

07/03/2023 Felony charge 261.5(c) PC filed as count 22 with violation date of 04/14/17 00:00:00 .

07/03/2023 Felony charge 311.4(c) PC filed as count 23 with violation date of 08/01/16 00:00:00 .

07/03/2023 PC 801.1(A)(1) filed as to Count 1 Special Allegation 1 .

Herder has taught in:

• Ojai, Calif.;

• Los Angeles, Calif.;

•  Tucson, Ariz.;

•  Hamden, Conn.;

•  Pahoa, Hawaii;

• Bangor, Maine;

• Chesterfield, England;

• unknown locations in Thailand;

• unknown locations in Panama.

Anyone with more information or who believes they know additional victims is asked to contact detectives at (805) 384-4722.

Police detective in charge of the Paul Herder case:

Detective Nicole Grover

Major Crimes Bureau, Sexual Assault Unit

805-384-4722

nicole.grover@ventura.org

Paul Herder’s case can be searched by name or by his assigned case number: 2023016623. 

https://countyofventura.org/courtservices.

Some news story links:

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/07/19/hawaii-news/puna-man-arrested-for-alleged-sex-crimes-in-california/

https://www.ojaivalleynews.com/news/crime_and_courts/update-sheriff-seeks-extradition-of-former-oak-grove-high-school-teacher-charged-with-sex-with/article_db6b4afa-2680-11ee-aadb-ab050ba33da7.html

https://kvta.com/news/ex-ojai-teacher-charged-with-extensive-sexual-assault-of-student/

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/former-ojai-teacher-arrested-for-sexually-abusing-student/

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/ojai-teacher-arrested-for-unlawful-dating-relationship-with-underage-student/

https://www.ojaivalleynews.com/news/crime_and_courts/sheriff-seeks-extradition-of-former-oak-view-resident-charged-with-sex-with-a-minor/article_db6b4afa-2680-11ee-aadb-ab050ba33da7.html

[Jul 2023]

KFA & Oak Grove School Sued Over Paul Herder Alleged Crimes

https://kvta.com/news/lawsuit-filed-against-ojai-private-school-and-ex-teacher-in-alleged-sex-crimes-involving-female-student/

Here's the pleading: 

https://ventura.ecourt.com/public-portal/?q=downloadFile/7919000/609465

Case details: JANE DOE vs OAK GROVE SCHOOL, LLC, et al. 

Case number: 2023CUPP016530 - Filed 13 Nov 2023

Defendants: 

Complaint filed by Jane Doe on 11/13/2023

• Doe, Jane - Plaintiff - Ring, David McDonald (Attorney) https://www.taylorring.com/attorneys/david-m-ring/  ("He is nationally recognized as one of the leading victim advocate lawyers representing survivors of sexual abuse and assault.")

  • The Plaintiff lives in Ojai and is 24 year old. At the time of the alleged assaults she was 14 years old. Paul Herder was 55 years old and was her English teacher.
    
    

• Herder, Paul - Defendant - Francis, James Kelly (Attorney)
  
  

• Krishnamurti Foundation of America - Defendant - Sebastian, Krysta Monet (Attorney) https://b3law.com/our-team/krysta-m-sebastian/

• Oak Grove School, LLC - Defendant - Caudill Jr, Orley Brandt (Attorney) https://ctsclaw.com/member/o-brandt-caudill-jr/

All three defendants have filed answers.  

In his Answer, Paul Herder blames the child (now an adult Plaintiff) for negligence etc., and says any damages were fault of other parties and not him (perhaps he is shifting blame to Oak Grove School).

KFA'S Strange Response

KFA totally denies that the child who was allegedly harassed by Paul Herder suffered any damages -- and they blame the child: 

• "The conduct of plaintiff fell below the standard of care, and such conduct may have contributed to the happening of the incident, injuries, losses, and damages, complaint of if any."

• "If plaintiff suffered any damages, which this answering defendant, specifically denies..."

Plaintiff Allegations Against Paul Herder, KFA, Oak Grove School

The Plaintiff alleges: 

• Herder gave the minor gifts, spent time with her alone on campus, gave her long hugs on campus and in presence of other teachers and students. Herder also gave her money and rides in his car. 

• During the 2015/16 school year Herder complemented the minor's body and mind, flirted with her, touched her. He touched her arm and rubbed her neck, and was disappointed when the minor answered his question "what kind of love is this" by saying it was like a father-daughter relationship. Herder gave her gift for Valentine's day, his jacket, hugged her on campus.

• Herder touched her leg under the table and bought her lunch during a beach trip. Spent time alone with her off campus. In Spring of Junior year Herder met the minor 12-15 times, engaging in oral copulation, digitally penetrated Plaintiff, including in his classroom. In June he gave her alcohol and had sex with her multiple times. In 2016/17 Herder was not a teacher but continued having sex with her over forty times. 

• Students and staff noticed the behavior and reported it but Oak Grove management didn't do anything about it. 

• OGS and KFA engaged in concerted effort to hide evidence and cover it up. 

Next hearing is scheduled for 14 March 2024

PAUL HERDER PLEADS GUILTY, EXPECTED TO GET 6 YEARS 8 MONTH PRISON SENTENCE

Paul Herder, 66, pleaded guilty to six felony counts involving sexual abuse of the student, which took place between 2013 and 2017. https://trib.al/3i2h2U2

"Former Ojai Teacher Pleads Guilty To Sex Crimes Against Student - The plea agreement means that Herder will likely be sentenced on April 29th to six years and 8 months in state prison."

"The civil suit alleges that Herder sexually abused the girl over 40 times starting when she was 16 although the sheriff's office indicated the alleged crimes started when she was 14. The civil suit alleges that Oak Grove School knew what was happening and did nothing about it."

https://kvta.com/news/former-ojai-teacher-pleads-guilty-to-sex-crimes-against-student/

• PC 288.4(b)-Luring (Two counts)

• PC 289(h)-Anal and Genital Penetration by a Foreign Object

• PC 288a(b)(1)-Oral Copulation of a Person Under 18

• PC 261.5(c)-Unlawful Sexual Intercourse

• PC 311.4(c)-Using a Minor for Sex Acts
  
  

"Herder also admitted to the special allegation that he took advantage of a position of trust or confidence to perpetrate his crimes state Ventura County District Attorney's Office.

He is currently scheduled to be sentenced on Apr. 29, 2024, in courtroom 11 of Ventura County Superior Court where he is expected to be sentenced to six years eight months in state prison detail Ventura County District Attorney's Office."

“For too long, the defendant had gotten away with the terrible crimes and abuse of trust he perpetrated on the underage victim,” said Deputy District Attorney Emily Reber who prosecuted the case. “She is finally able to secure the justice and accountability that had escaped her for so many years.”

https://keyt.com/news/ventura-county/2024/03/15/former-oak-grove-school-teacher-convicted-of-six-felony-sex-crimes-against-student-thursday/

Jodi Grass of Oak Grove School wrote: 

"News reports have repeated a claim included in the lawsuit filed by a former student that the school made an effort to cover up these allegations of sexual misconduct. It is important to reiterate that immediately upon learning of the allegations, we reported them to Child Protective Services and the Ventura County Sheriff's Department Sexual Crimes Unit."

I believe she's talking about years after the event, while the allegations are about the subject during the event years ago.  Of course years after the event, when sugar hit the fan, the school took action -- but the question is whether the school (more accurately, certain parties in power within the school) knew something was going on and turned a blind eye to it. The civil trial will determine that. 

UPDATE ON CRIMINAL CASE AGAINST PAUL HERDER 

13 May 2024 -- From the docket. WEAPON / FIREARM ! 

04/29/2024

Weapon Sentencing + 29810 Pc Firearm Findings Heard in Courtroom 11 on Apr 29, 2024 at 09:05 AM .

04/29/2024

Judge - Hirsch, David .

04/29/2024

Judicial Assistant - Vick, J .

04/29/2024

Court Reporter - Lawson, Renee C is present.

04/29/2024

The defendant is present with Attorney Pinnell for Lehr .

04/29/2024

Deputy District Attorney Keenan, Kelly present.

04/29/2024

Defense request for continuance is granted.

04/29/2024

Case continued to 05/23/24 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 11 for Weapon Sentencing + 29810 Pc Firearm Findings .

04/29/2024

Time waived.

04/29/2024

Defendant is remanded to the custody of the Sheriff's Office. Bail remains as previously set in the amount of $100,000.00 .

04/29/2024

The court orders you to appear.

UPDATE ON CIVIL CASE AGAINST KFA, OAKGROVE SCHOOL, PAUL HERDER

18 May 2024 -- From the docket

Complaint filed by Jane Doe on 11/13/2023

17 July 2024

From the docket: 

Judge ordered Oak Grove School to turn over unredacted 2009 memo to Plaintiff.

August 14 2024 - hearing on Motion to Compel Ventura County Sheriffs Office

to Produce its Reports Related to the Sexual

Abuse against Plaintiff 

6 Aug 2024

Trial Setting Conference

11/06/2024 08:30 AM

Scheduled

Dept 20 / Hall of Justice

Looks like the case is going to trial -- of course unless KFA/OGS settle last minute which often happens.

trial date will be set on 6 November 2024.

1 NOV 2024

Parties asked judge to allow Paul Herder to be deposed from prison via video. 

Parties filed joint trial setting conference statement:

Herder says he can't attend trial till January 2027

Plaintiff is using Herder's admission of guilt to obtain monetary damages from him and Oak Grove School and KFA. 

In March 2024, Paul Herder pled guilty to several felony counts involving sexual misconduct against Plaintiff and was sentenced to about seven years in state prison. Plaintiff's causes of action are as follows:

(1) Negligent hiring and supervision and retention of an unfit employee;

(2) Breach of mandatory duty of failure to report suspected child abuse;

(3) Sexual abuse of a minor;

(4) Intentional infliction of emotional distress;

(5) Negligent failure to train, warn, or educate;

(6) Negligent supervision of a minor;

(7) Negligence.

Plaintiff seeks to recover monetary damages for the emotional and mental harm that she allegedly suffered as a result of the sexual abuse.

Defense's arguments are: 

Primary defenses being alleged include:

(1) Lack of any notice of unfitness as to Mr. Herder;

(2) Failure to mitigate in that Plaintiff's mother in 2016 was aware of the relationship and elected not to inform the school or law enforcement;

(3) There was no violation of the duty to report abuse under Penal Code § 11166;

(4) The school was not below the standard of care;

(5) Lack of causation and any damages to Plaintiff as she continued to have a sexual

relationship with Mr. Herder after she reached the age of 18.

Depositions completed to date:

(a) Plaintiff and her mother;

(b) Present and former Oak Grove School employees: Willem Zwart, Jodi Grass, Jennifer

Thompson, Russ Bowen, Meredy Benson-Rice;

(c) Third-party witnesses: Makani Kirwin, Catalina Niessen, Chloe Bassuk.

Depositions to be completed:

(a) Depositions by Plaintiff: Deposition of Paul Herder (currently set for 10/22); Deposition off

Gianni Garubo (currently set for 10/17); additional former students who attended Oak Grove

School; additional employees and board members of Oak Grove School and/or Krishnamurti

Foundation of America (“KFA”).

(b) Depositions by Defense: Piper Stump; Tatum Becker; Kai Kirwin, Dr. Laura O’ Loughlin; Sky;

Texier; Jasmine Johnson; Lucia Zabilla; Emilie Florence; Emily de Signore; Jack Harley; John

Wen; Jacob McDonald; Rori Stalwick; Kristen Droney; Taryn Longo; Tasi Meyer; Corye Pike;

Victoria Bailey.

VI. THE TIMING OF DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS.

Defendants may try Motions for Summary Adjudication as to some causesof action.

Dispositive motions, if any, will be filed by early 2025.

Vil. AMENABILITY TO ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION,

All parties are agreeable to private mediation with a mutually agreeable mediator.

VIII. REASONABLE TIME ESTIMATE FOR TRIAL.

10-15 days.

6 Nov 2024 - trial set for Jan 2026

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA

Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, Hall of Justice, Department 20

2023CUPP016530 November 6, 2024

JANE DOE vs OAK GROVE SCHOOL, LLC, et al. 8:30 AM

Judge: Honorable Matthew P. Guasco

Judicial Assistant: Miriam Hernandez

CSR: None

Minute Order Page 1 of 2

APPEARANCES:

James Francis, counsel, present for Defendant(s) remotely via video.

Krysta Sebastian, counsel, present for Defendant(s) remotely via video.

Joan Trimble, counsel, present for Defendant(s) remotely via video.

Sonya Ostovar, counsel, present for Plaintiff(s) remotely via video.

NATURE OF PROCEEDINGS: Trial Setting Conference

9:35 a.m. Court convenes in this matter.

Court Proceedings were conducted using Zoom video conferencing.

The Court has read the parties’ Joint Trial Setting Conference Statement.

Jury fees have been posted by the parties.

Jury trial estimate: 10-15 days

The Court finds/orders:

Jury Trial (10-15 days) is scheduled for 01/13/2026 at 10:00 AM in Department 20, to begin

with in limine motions and pre-voir dire conference. Jury selection to begin thereafter.

Trial Setting Conference (Final) is scheduled for 10/08/2025 at 08:30 AM in Department 20,

where the trial (or handling) attorneys trying the case are required to appear.

Parties are authorized to appear by Zoom, CourtCall, or in-person and may refer to the court's

website at www.ventura.courts.ca.gov/Courtroom/C20 for additional information.

The Court orders the parties to meet and confer, serve, and file a Final Joint Trial Setting

Conference Statement by no later than 10 calendar days prior to the hearing. Parties are referred

to the court's website for further information on trial setting conferences.

After considering Mr. Francis' request and plaintiff's objection, to set the trial at a later date than

01/13/26 to assure his client will be out of incarceration, the Court will leave the trial date as is

2023CUPP016530 JANE DOE vs OAK GROVE SCHOOL, LLC, et al.

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Minute Order Page 2 of 2

and Mr. Francis can bring this issue at the Final Trial Setting Conference.

Notice to be given by counsel for plaintiff.