CANTON TWP. ‒ The mom of a Canton South Excessive freshman bullied and attacked in a college restroom on Monday is talking out about what occurred to her son.
“I simply need justice and the children that did this to not simply get a slap on the wrist,” Fantasia Wallace stated Wednesday. “What they did just isn’t OK.”
To her, justice will imply that one other mum or dad would not need to undergo what she is experiencing.
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The Stark County Sheriff’s Workplace has charged two 16-year-old Canton South college students in reference to the incident. One was charged with assault and theft, and the opposite, with assault.
The assault was recorded and shared on social media. The video reveals a bunch of scholars verbally and bodily assaulting a teen they accused of snitching, an allegation he denies through the confrontation.
Wallace is in search of motion to be taken towards different college students who recorded video, and nonetheless extra who watched the assault.
“There was fairly a couple of in that rest room that simply stood there, watched, or videoed it,” she stated. “They might have spoke up or went and acquired a instructor.”
Wallace stated they deserved to be punished with greater than a suspension.
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She stated her 14-year-old returned to high school on Tuesday, however took Wednesday off and plans to return after the Thanksgiving break.
The Repository is not utilizing his title due to his age and since he’s a sufferer.
He was examined by the varsity nurse, and an aunt who’s a nurse. Wallace stated he was not bodily injured.
“When he does discuss it, he does begin crying,” she stated. “However in any other case, he is getting higher about speaking about it.”
She stated her son had not been bullied at college previous to Monday’s incident. She described him as a standard teenager who enjoys soccer, spending time together with his household, driving his bike, being outdoor and taking part in Xbox video games.
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Since information of the assault unfold, well-wishers from close to and much have provided help and items.
The Canton Township Fireplace Division has provided a fireplace station tour. A barber store is providing the household free haircuts for a 12 months. A boutique is providing to interchange sneakers and garments. Folks from Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina are sending donations and playing cards to the household, stated Justin Properly of Massillon, who’s accumulating objects for Wallace and her son.
“It is overwhelming,” Wallace stated on Wednesday. “It’s extremely considerate. I wasn’t anticipating any of this. I respect all the pieces. What has occurred during the last couple of days has been exceptional.”
She stated college and regulation enforcement officers are speaking along with her. She believes extra prices are attainable.
Wallace stated she was instructed that college workers monitor restrooms. She stated they should do it on a regular basis. She is puzzled by the truth that nobody in authority knew there have been 10, 12 or extra college students within the restroom when her son was assaulted.
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Canton Native Faculties Superintendent Brett Yeagley stated in a press release to highschool households that they’re conscious of the “disturbing incident.”
“Our administration began investigating instantly after being notified and is continuous to overview all proof from the incident,” he stated.
The scholars will likely be disciplined in step with college board insurance policies, he stated.
Workers author Kelli Weir contributed to this story.
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