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Family sues school, sheriff over teen’s suicide just days after his arrest, being expelled for vape pen 

Indiana’s Indianapolis – The family of 15-year-old Jase Emilys, who tragically committed suicide after being detained and kicked out for having a vaping device that contained marijuana, has filed a lawsuit. According to the lawsuit, the little boy’s constitutional rights were violated during the incident by the sheriff’s office and the school district.

Jase was a talented football player at Charlestown High School who tragically killed himself on May 20, just seventy-two hours after being taken into custody. According to WHAS 11, he was arrested when police discovered a vape pen inside his storage compartment that contained marijuana extract.

Family sues school, sheriff over teen’s suicide just days after his arrest, being expelled for vape pen 
In May, Jase tragically took his own life, just three days following his arrest and subsequent expulsion due to the presence of a cannabis-filled vaporizer found in his locker. (Family Handout)

Jase’s family expressed worry about his expulsion from school, which prevented him from playing football, in addition to his arrest. They firmly feel that, in light of the offense, the penalty was unduly severe.

Mother of Jase, Elyce, shared her thoughts, saying, “Learning that he wouldn’t be able to continue playing the following year was quite challenging for him. It wasn’t until after he left that we fully realized the impact it could have on him.”

Family sues school, sheriff over teen’s suicide just days after his arrest, being expelled for vape pen 
The family of Emily expressed that the teenager was devastated upon discovering that he was no longer able to participate in high school football. (Family Handout)

The family’s attorney, Gordon Ingle, argues that Jase’s locker investigation and questioning by the Greater Clark County School District and Clark County Sheriff’s Office exceeded their authority. Ingle contended that they had no legal justification for looking into his locker and that it was illegal for them to question him and carry out a criminal investigation. Ingle asserts that adults should give minors the chance to speak with a parent or other responsible adult before conversing with them. One way to describe this incident is as an example of law enforcement overreaching.

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Family sues school, sheriff over teen’s suicide just days after his arrest, being expelled for vape pen 
The family asserts that Emily’s rights protected by the constitution were breached when law enforcement supposedly inspected their storage unit without proper justification and interrogated them in the absence of a guardian. (Family Handout)

After being placed in handcuffs at school and taken to the Clark County Juvenile Detention Center, Elyce explained to Jase how humiliated he felt. She added that she didn’t find out about this until after he had left for the location.

The arrest file states that marijuana was found in the vape pen that was found with Jase, and that the specific brand had an 83% THC content.

Family sues school, sheriff over teen’s suicide just days after his arrest, being expelled for vape pen 
In an unspecified image, Jase and Emily can be seen in attendance at a football game held at their high school. (Family Handout)

The Emilys filed a lawsuit alleging that the school and the police department violated the adolescent’s constitutional rights by unlawfully detaining and apprehending her without authorization.

Elyce stressed, “There’s a lack of admission of their wrongdoing. Our goal is to prevent other families from enduring the same ordeal. While we wish for Jase’s return, it remains an unattainable outcome.”

Family sues school, sheriff over teen’s suicide just days after his arrest, being expelled for vape pen 
The teenager was apprehended and restrained with handcuffs at Charlestown High School, situated in Clark County, Indiana. (WHAS11)

It is imperative to bring attention to the district’s student handbook, which states unequivocally that using vape pens or e-cigarettes on school property is prohibited for any reason.

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Kyle James Lee

Majority Owner of The AEGIS Alliance. I studied in college for Media Arts, Game Development. Talents include Writer/Article Writer, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Web Design and Development, Video Production, Social Media, and eCommerce.

One Comment

  1. They suspended 16 students at BHP last week for recording a fight….which is their right…SC education rights does not prohibit recording just posting on social media…they have it that teachers can’t talk about or post issues either.

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