KLAS-TV Channel 8 News Las VegasStudent Sues UNLV for Alleged Civil Rights Violations
A UNLV student has filed a federal lawsuit against the school, claiming her civil rights were violated. Megan Krainski says she was involved in a dispute with her roommate over their dorm.
She tried to file a complaint, but claims her roommate made up a story about Krainski attacking her. Krainski was arrested and charged with assault.
The District Attorney dropped the case because of a lack of evidence.
"I don't trust anybody at that school, the students or the faculty. I just don't want any more problems," she said.
Krainski and her attorney Jason Bach claim she was not allowed to represent herself at a UNLV student conduct hearing where she was found at fault for her actions.
"There really is no evidence in this case. Despite the fact there was no evidence in this case, they continued to prosecute Megan under the student conduct code and now her record is tarnished," said Bach.
UNLV is not commenting, because it says it hasn't been served with the lawsuit.
