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Student Sues CPS Over Guard’s Hiring After Sexual Assault Allegations

The civil complaint alleges the district failed to review 16 arrest reports before hiring the guard despite evidence of gang affiliation.

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The Chicago Public Schools headquarters is on West Madison Street in Chicago, July 10, 2025. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
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Overview

  • The lawsuit filed August 12–13 accuses CPS of violating its background-check policy by neglecting to obtain underlying police reports or explanations for Campoverde’s 16 prior arrests.
  • Attorney-provided records show Romel Campoverde faced arrests between 2000 and 2020 on charges ranging from battery to aggravated assault and was identified as a Satan Disciples affiliate.
  • Campoverde pleaded not guilty to criminal sexual assault charges tied to the alleged grooming and June 2023 rape of a then-15-year-old student and remains on electronic monitoring.
  • The victim’s complaint details ongoing trauma, a year away from school and a transfer out of Farragut Career Academy due to fear of returning.
  • CPS declined to comment on the litigation but affirmed its commitment to student safety and court records show Campoverde has a status hearing set for August 25.