<p>A jury&nbsp;found the Bay Shore&nbsp;Union Free school district&nbsp;liable for failing&nbsp;to investigate&nbsp;sex abuse&nbsp;allegations against&nbsp;former teacher&nbsp;Thomas Bernagozzi.&nbsp;</p>


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Jury unanimously agreed the district was 100% liable 

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