5:36 a.m.: Assistant Principal Rules Against Jimmy in Slander Hearing

Earlier this month, Alameda elementary school student Jimmy Ward tattled on Alameda elementary school student Johnny Black. Jimmy alleged that Johnny had slandered him by calling Jimmy a "poopy pants" on the playground. On August 8, 2007, assistant principal Donna Andrews heard the case in the principal's office and indicated that she would issue a decision early the following afternoon. Instead, assistant principal Andrews delayed giving her decision until today. Not surprisingly, based on her comments during the hearing, assistant principal Andrews ruled in favor of the defendant, little Johnny.