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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  A Chapin High School teacher removed from the classroom when he stomped on an American flag while discussing freedom is being paid $85,000 to avoid a legal challenge.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  The Greenville News reports that suspended Chapin High School English teacher Scott Compton seeks a closed hearing late this month to ask the Lexington-Richland School District 5 for his job back.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  A South Carolina high school teacher fired after stomping on the American flag wants his job back.

Friday, January 25, 2013  A South Carolina high school teacher fired after stomping on the American flag wants his job back.

Monday, January 14, 2013  A Chapin High teacher who talked glowingly about the United States and the importance of embracing freedom while stomping on an American flag in his classroom may soon find out if he loses his job.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  A high school honors English teacher is facing disciplinary action after officials say he stomped on an American flag in front of his students.

Saturday, February 28, 2009  Police say an Ohio mother has been charged with child endangering after another driver reported she was breast-feeding and talking on the phone while driving.