The incident involved former teacher R at Peace Christian Academy in Hialeah, police say
A teacher at a former private school in Hialeah is facing a felony child abuse charge after investigators say she physically abused an 8-year-old student diagnosed with autism and ADHD.
Video obtained through a public records request shows what authorities describe as an incident involving former teacher Nicole R at Peace Christian Academy in Hialeah. The footage is heavily redacted, but portions appear to show a woman restraining or struggling with a child for several minutes.
R has pleaded not guilty to the charge.
During a bond court hearing in April, R’s defense argued the incident involved a child who was acting out and that she was in the process of restraining him.
According to the arrest report, the incident happened in March. Investigators say R grabbed the boy’s arm and spun him aggressively. She is also accused of slamming the child’s upper body and head onto the floor and pinning his head in a corner.
Police further allege that R pushed the child, causing him to fall against a table.
According to court records, the child suffered injuries that included a small puncture wound on his bicep, bruising, scratches and a bruise on one of his fingers.
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