
Federal lawsuit filed against Ringling principal
Tod Mercer represents the victims in a federal lawsuit against Ringling High School Principal and head football coach Philip Koons, accused of abusing his players. The lawsuit claims Ringling Public Schools fostered an athletic program that condoned child abuse, hazing, bullying, and civil rights violations. Mercer asserts the case involves significant federal civil rights issues, providing the victims a chance to seek justice for the harms they endured.