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The author writes: "I regret the actions of my youth but need to make right the financial burden I created. The enclosed $500 for a crime few people -- if any -- would have rememebered, was intended to cover the repair costs or be counted as a donation towards sports leagues for underprivileged youth."

The note ended with the words: "Thanks for letting me make this right."

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The DeKalb school district is suing to recover money spent on cellphone lockers, plus money spent on implementing social media guidelines and hosting associated events, lost teaching time and to hire extra school counselors. (The New York Times file)

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