A horrifying video has emerged of a Maryland substitute instructor combating with a 13-year-old scholar. Now, the instructor is beneath investigation by each the varsity and native police.
A scholar at Samuel P. Massie Academy in Prince George’s County was rushed to pressing care to be handled for accidents sustained throughout a tussle together with her substitute instructor. Cassidy, 13, tells FOX 5 Information she was sitting at her desk watching a film on her cellphone after she completed her studying task the morning of Feb. 25. She alleged the instructor abruptly snatched her cellphone out of her hand.
Within the video, the instructor may be seen holding the cellphone away from Cassidy as she stored reaching for it. She then stood up from her seat to achieve for her cellphone. The instructor blocked her by placing his arm out in entrance of her, pushing her again. Cassidy then grabbed the instructor’s shirt and from that time on, all hell broke unfastened.
Within the video, the instructor is seen grabbing the teenager and slamming her on a desk, showing to choke her. Cassidy was seen kicking her legs, desperately making an attempt to flee his grasp. As college students piled on prime of the instructor to interrupt up the interplay, he swatted them off. The footage was horrifying to observe for Cassidy’s mom.
“I used to be sick to my abdomen to see {that a} full-grown grownup felt snug sufficient with placing his palms, not solely on a toddler however on a 13-year-old feminine and slamming her round like a rag doll,” mentioned Cassidy’s mom, Anitra Lang, by way of FOX. “I’m frightened not only for the protection of my youngster however the different college students within the college.”
Following the incident, the report says she was taken to an pressing care workplace and underwent various checks, together with one for a concussion. The academy responded to the incident saying disciplinary actions could be taken in opposition to the instructor. Of their assertion, they mentioned the instructor in query was “faraway from the classroom” however didn’t specify whether or not he was positioned on go away. Prince George’s County police additionally advised reporters they’re investigating the incident.
“This habits just isn’t in keeping with the requirements we maintain for our employees and college students,” the varsity mentioned in a letter addressed to households, per the outlet. “We’re collaborating with the Prince George’s County Public College’s Safety Workplace.”