School Admin Who Blasted Stormy Daniels’ Lawyer Quits

ARLINGTON, TX — A private school administrator has resigned just days after he was suspended for sending an obscenity-filled tweet to Michael Avenatti, the lawyer representing porn star Stormy Daniels and a victim accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct. Butch Groves, the head of Upper School for The Oakridge School in Arlington, resigned Thursday afternoon after 11 years spent with the school, Jon Kellam, head of school, said in a statement.

"We wish him well in his future endeavors," Kellam said.

In the private tweet, Groves called Avenatti "a f------ douche bag" and a "lying piece of s---." Groves admitted to sending the message.

"I have been in contact with Mr. Groves who has admitted to the communication; he deeply regrets his comments and the negative attention brought to the school," Kellam said Monday in a statement. "Oakridge employees are expected to maintain the respect, dignity and professionalism that is consistent with our mission. Mr. Groves' conduct was unacceptable and inconsistent with these policies and standards."

It is unclear what exactly prompted Groves to send the message to Avenatti. The tweet was sent to Avenatti after news broke about him representing one of the women accusing Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct.

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"It's completely inappropriate to send an unsolicited message like that to anyone," Avenatti told the Star-Telegram. "He held a leadership position at a school in Arlington. I was even more outraged. This is a man who is supposed to be leading and teaching kids."

Kavanaugh has been accused of sexual misconduct by a total of three different women. He has denied all claims against him. Kavanaugh's nomination was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee Friday afternoon and now his appointment moves on to the Senate floor.

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