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Dynasty Young, the Tech High School student who was mercilessly buillied by classmates at Tech High School and then expelled after defending himself after the school’s repeated refusal to protect him, won exoneration.  Young and his mother Chelisa Grimes settled their lawsuit with the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS).  The mother and son had sued IPS after officials had failed to address relentless harassment Dynasty had experienced at school because he is gay and didn’t conform to gender stereotypes.  In the settlement, IPS agreed to pay Dynasty $65,000, a sum he’ll use to further his college education. The settlement also will clear or expunge the expulsion from his school records. Dynasty’s case and other cases of bullying helped encourage the Indiana legislature this year to pass new anti bullying legislation which now requires Indiana schools to create explicit anti-bullying plans, collect accurate data on incidents of bullying, and provide regular training for school personnel and students. In an exclusive Afternoons with Amos interview, Dynasty talked with Amos about his life now that’s graduated from Indianapolis Metropolitan Charter High School. Dynstaty talked about his college plans and his continued effort to be an outspoken activist not only for gay rights but fighting to protect students against bullying.  In the interview Amos also talked with Dynasty’s mom, Charlisa Grimes about the year long ordeal, her love for Dynasty and her other children and the importance Faith played in their lives and in Dynasty’s fight.  Click the Arrow To Hear Amos’ Exclusive Interview With Dynasty and his Mom Chelisa. Runs xx Minutes ©2013 WTLC/Radio One.