Fresno judge 'forgives' bulk of penalty against Immanuel School for in-person classes
A Fresno County judge has ordered Immanuel Schools and its superintendent Ryan Wood to pay $15,000 for violating a court order to stop in person teaching at the private school.
Still, that amount is far less than the school would have to pay, after a Fresno County judge Tuesday said he would suspend a large financial penalty.
The K-12 school in Reedley has been locked in a legal battle with the state and county for several weeks over allowing its students back on campus, despite a public health order against it.
The school challenged the order and after several court hearings — including one where a preliminary injunction was issued against the school — both sides agreed to a settlement agreement on Oct. 14.
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