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Former JROTC instructors at Atlanta high school say administrators retaliated following EEOC filings
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· August 26, 2026
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Key points O'Garro and Captain Maurice Bonner, claim they were held to a higher standard than a female colleague, Sergeant First Class Marquita Hadley. Two former JROTC instructors have filed a lawsuit against a school district, alleging sex discrimination and retaliation by administrators.
Two former JROTC instructors have filed a lawsuit against a school district, alleging sex discrimination and retaliation by administrators. The instructors, First Sergeant Dave W. O'Garro and Captain Maurice Bonner, claim they were held to a higher standard than a female colleague, Sergeant First Class Marquita Hadley.
They allege that despite Hadley's policy violations and instances of subordination, she was protected by school staff. The lawsuit follows filings with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Further details on the lawsuit and the allegations against the school district are available from the source.
The case involves claims of unfair treatment and retaliation against the two former instructors.
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Published: August 26, 2026 ·
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