The Kingsport City School System Has Paid 280-Thousand Dollars To Settle A Federal Lawsuit Filed In U.S. District Court In Greeneville By The Parents Of Four Special Education Students Who Were Allegedly Injured. A Civil Suit, Which Has Been Dismissed, Had Been Filed Against The School System And Three Employees For Mishandling Child Abuse Allegations Against Special Education Teacher, Michelle Carpenter. Carpenter Was Accused Of Mistreating Four Pre-Kindergarten Special Education Students. Carpenter Was Indicted On 20 Charges Including Felony Child Abuse/Neglect/Endangerment. A Criminal Investigation Is Still Ongoing And Carpenter Has An Appearance In Sullivan County Criminal Court On January 17th At 9am.