When a middle school boy's curiosity about a 'black hole' in the bathroom raised eyebrows, the court determined it was just innocent exploration, proving that some gravitational pulls are just too strong to resist.

Judge Erin C. Lagesen’s opinion not only cleared the Azalea Middle School student but spotlighted how routine janitor fixes—like replacing bathroom ceiling tiles—are part of daily school life, not criminal drama. The viral Oregon courtroom case now shapes juvenile justice headlines.