Millsap ISD superintendent, 2 teachers arrested after viral video showing autistic boy's alleged abuse
- The Millsap ISD superintendent and two former teachers were arrested after a video showed alleged abuse of an autistic child, Alex Cornelius, in the classroom.
- Superintendent Edie Martin faces charges for failure to report abuse, while Jennifer Dale and Paxton Bean face charges for official oppression and injury to a child.
- The Millsap ISD stated that the involved educators were placed on administrative leave and no longer work for the district.
- Texas Representative Mike Olcott expressed concern about the treatment of vulnerable children, stating, "If the teachers are convicted of abusing these children, they should never be permitted to teach in a school again.
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Three Millsap ISD educators charged in special education abuse case
Throughout her son’s life, Carissa Cornelius has been her 10-year-old’s voice. “He has autism and he’s non-verbal,” said Cornelius. But there’s never been a time that she needed the persistence or volume used since she said she first saw a video of what law enforcement is calling an assault in his special education classroom at Millsap Elementary School back in...
Educators arrested over allegations of abuse against autistic student
By Amelia Mugavero Click here for updates on this story MILLSAP, Texas (KTVT) — Two Millsap Elementary School teachers as well as the Millsap Independent School District superintendent have been arrested, according to the Parker County Sheriff’s Office. The arrests come after a video surfaced online and went viral, showing the teachers allegedly hitting a 10-year-old autistic boy in February. The accusations led to an investigation by the Te…
Superintendent, two teachers in Millsap ISD arrested following child abuse investigation - Palo Pinto Press
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The superintendent at Millsap ISD and two teachers were arrested Thursday following allegations the teachers abused multiple children in the classroom and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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