A Gwinnett County middle school student reportedly whipped their classmate with another studentโs belt while calling her a slave, according to Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Now, both the teacher and the students involved are under investigation.
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A student at Radloff Middle School was attacked by a group of students just before spring break. According to the victimโs father, she texted her parents saying she didnโt feel safe anymore at school. She said she sat with one student and another approached them asking, โHow much for your monkey?โ The student responded with the price of $450. The student sitting beside the girl looked at her and said, โAlright, I own you now nโr. Do my homework, slave.โ
The girl refused (as she should) and as a result, the student began lashing her with the other childโs belt. What did the teacher do? Not much beyond, โboys, leave her alone,โ according to the girlโs father. She also didnโt even report the incident to the school administrators.
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When the parents went to the school the next day, they said administrators confirmed the teacher didnโt report it. The principal sent out a letter, calling the incident despicable. The students were suspended and are now facing criminal charges.
The father told Fernandes that he is satisfied with how administrators handled things, but they donโt understand why the teacher didnโt take this seriously enough to report it.
โThereโs no safe place. There should be several options for kids in that type of situation where they can walk out immediately, go to someone immediately, have something done immediately,โ the victimโs father said.
After failing to respond appropriately, the teacher is now under investigation by the school districtโs human resources department, according to Channel 2. The students involved could face criminal charges. Hopefully, this student receives the justice she deserves.ย
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