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Staffer at Texas School Charged with Felony After Student with Autism Dies
Court records say Donald Cameron Perkins shoved the 16-year-old during an incident on a bus and in a classroom, then the student died days later.
- Donald Cameron Perkins, a Cy-Fair ISD behavioral specialist, faces a felony injury charge after a 16-year student with autism died following an incident at the Carlton Pre-Vocational Center in Cypress.
- Surveillance video allegedly shows Perkins pushing the student from behind with significant force while entering the classroom, despite the child having food in his mouth.
- Investigators claim Perkins provided false statements regarding the incident; video evidence contradicts his account that the student fell outside an exterior door.
- Authorities arrested Perkins on Wednesday, and he remains in custody ahead of a Friday court appearance. Cy-Fair ISD placed him on administrative leave.
- The student died on April 29 following a catastrophic medical event. Cy-Fair ISD officials are cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation into the Carlton Center incident.
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Cy-Fair ISD employee charged with felony after disabled student’s death
Donald Perkins, 50, has been charged with injury to a disabled person after allegedly pushing a 16-year-old autistic student who ended up choking moments later, according to court documents.
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