CHICAGO - He had 16 arrests over 20 years but was still able to land a job as a Chicago Public Schools security guard.

And while working security at Farragut Career Academy, Romel Campoverde was charged with allegedly raping a 15-year-old female student .

Now, that former student is suing CPS, alleging the district failed to conduct a proper background check.

What we know:

The explosive allegations are contained in a civil lawsuit filed Tuesday against CPS and the former security guard, who is still awaiting trial.

The attorney for the now 18-year-old victim said CPS failed to follow through on its own background check policies.

"They dropped the ball. They were lazy," said attorney Mark Brown, who filed the lawsuit on behalf of "Jane Doe."

In July 2023, Romel Campoverde, 45,

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