Former Norman teacher's defamation lawsuit against Supt. Walters dismissed

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — On Thursday, a federal judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed against State Superintendent Ryan Walters by former Norman High School teacher Summer Boismier.

Boismier filed the suit against Walters in 2023, claiming Walters defamed her by saying she gave students access to pornographic materials and was fired for it.

Boismier displayed a QR code in her classroom that, when scanned, allowed students to access various e-books from the Brooklyn Public Library.

A U.S. District judge sided with Walters on Thursday, ruling there was no evidence Walters knew his statements were false. The judge also pointed to Walters, later clarifying that Boismier resigned and was not fired.

"This is a monumental win for parents, students, and the integrity of our education system," said Walters in a press release. "We have sent a clear message that Oklahoma’s schools will remain free from political indoctrination and that our children deserve an education that is focused on core academic values, not the promotion of controversial ideologies."