Teacher Sued for Defamation Over Sexual-Assault Allegation

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 12, 2026 · Originally reported August 11, 2026 by La Prensa

A teacher in Cortés who publicly accused an education official of sexual harassment has been sued for defamation and slander after the department said she failed to back her claim with evidence through its administrative process.

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