Mediation Looms in Defamation Storm | Fresno News

A four-year defamation battle between former Bullard High coach Don Arax and Fresno Unified trustee Keshia Thomas is heading to mediation, with shocking new twists: Thomas’s son admits he never told his mom about the alleged racial slur and was dishonest in his account. Thomas has since apologized, sparking calls for her resignation — though she’s refusing and still running for City Council. The district’s legal fees have ballooned past $300K, and school board members remain silent. With a retired Supreme Court Justice overseeing talks, all eyes are on whether this messy saga can finally find closure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/93adfeffd2067885