Student assaulted for wearing Pikachu-themed outfit in New York

dexerto.com

A 14-year-old student in Dolgeville, New York, was allegedly assaulted at school for wearing a Pikachu-themed outfit. The incident left her with a concussion after being shoved into a wall by another student. The victim's mother, Jolene, reported that her daughter has faced bullying before, including being attacked for defending another student. Concerns have been raised about the school's handling of bullying and the treatment of students with disabilities. An official police investigation is now underway regarding the school's response to the incidents and the victim's Individualized Education Program, which has reportedly not been followed.


With a significance score of 1.7, this news ranks in the top 69% of today's 17078 analyzed articles.

Get summaries of news with significance over 5.5 (usually ~10 stories per week). Read by 9000 minimalists.


loading...