Case History:

Janis Mullinax vs. Texarkana Independent School District

July 2, 1999: 

Proposal for Decision  by Certified Hearing Examiner appointed by the Texas Commissioner of Education

April 2, 2001:

Opinion by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

August 9, 2001:

Report and Recommendation of United States Magistrate Judge to dismiss lawsuit

December 29, 2001:

Memorandum Order  & Final Judgment dismissing lawsuit

September 12, 2002:

Opinion by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirming district court's judgment dismissing lawsuit   press coverage