A probationary teacher who was fired for allegedly directing several children to strike back at a fellow kindergartner who had hit them has found no relief in federal court.

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of the case of Bronx teacher Sarrit Segal, who had brought a so-called “stigma-plus” employment action against the New York City school system.

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