Ex-Hoover High associate principal sentenced [TO ONLY] 8 years for child-porn possession AND Abuse of Minors
San Diego police said the arrest occurred after a minor reported that Defreitas “sent and requested illicit images via a social media app.” Statements made during Defreitas’ sentencing hearing in San Diego federal court indicated that juvenile was a 17-year-old former student.
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Based on available reports and budgetary documents for the 2020-2025 period, the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) has spent millions of dollars on legal counsel, with a significant portion driven by special education disputes and, more recently, data breach litigation.
Key findings regarding legal expenses include:
Third-Party Counsel (Outside Firms): In 2019, SDUSD was paying up to $610,000 annually to two law firms specifically for special education matters alone. In 2025, the district reached a settlement in a data breach class action, with a cap on plaintiff attorneys' fees set at $320,000.
Special Education Litigation: The district reported spending over $400 million annually on special education. Costs for outside legal counsel in this area grew significantly for similar districts during the 2021-2024 period, often exceeding $1 million annually per district for legal fees and settlements.
Total Legal Costs: While comprehensive in-house and third-party totals for 2020-2025 are not summarized in a single public document, historical data from 2012-2017 showed an average of over $2 million per year in outside legal bills, not including in-house staff.
In-House Legal Staff: The district maintains an in-house legal team (Office of General Counsel). As of 2021, the General Counsel's salary was approximately $275,000, with additional costs for 10-person legal staff, including salaries and benefits.
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Budgetary Context (2025): For the 2025-26 school year, the district is working to close a projected $47 million to $112 million deficit, leading to efforts to reduce, rather than increase, spending on outside services.
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