After the story made national news, and a laughing stock out of Gallatin High School, the charges against Chris Linzy have been dropped.
The valedictorian who was charged with a criminal misdemeanor for attempting to make a speech at his graduation has finally received his diploma.
Thanks to everyone who called and wrote letters. Unfortunately, Rufus Lassiter is still a little tyrant of a principal, and his school continues to be one scary place.
Criminal misdemeanor charges for disorderly conduct against Chris Linzy, Gallatin High School’s 2006 valedictorian, are being withdrawn, said David Linzy, the graduate’s father.
Linzy said Lassiter called him about 1 p.m. today and communicated his desire to put an end to the issue without criminal charges.
His desire to put an end to it?
Principal Rufus Lassiter was ordered to put an end to it.
“The principal was told by the superintendent to present the diploma to the student,” said Steve Doremus, spokesman for the Sumner County school system.
See: Valedictorian Punished for Speaking at Graduation
Chris Linzy Gallatin High School Rufus Lassiter Tennessee
