St. Louis, Missouri – The Missouri Attorney General is investigating a school district after a teenage girl was brutally beaten by a fellow student. The attorney general’s office claimed that the Hazelwood School District is not cooperating with the investigation into how their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs may have contributed to safety failures surrounding the violent incident.
The attorney general emphasized the need for the school to explain the role of these programs and safety lapses in the attack. After days of silence from the school district, a spokesperson responded, refuting the allegations of inaccuracies in the investigation. The district’s attorney accused the attorney general of disrespecting school administrators and officials with error-filled correspondence meant to intimidate.
The attorney for the school district pointed out that the fight did not occur during school hours but after school, off school property. This led to questioning the necessity of school resource officers on the scene to prevent such incidents. The attorney further raised concerns about the handling of the investigation and the assumptions made by the attorney general regarding the incident.
The attorney general, in response to the district’s claims, highlighted the sources of information used in the investigation, including the district’s own policies. He clarified that the investigation aims to uncover the facts surrounding the incident. The district’s attorney continued to challenge the attorney general, questioning the accuracy of the allegations made and the focus on racial issues.
The investigation is ongoing to determine whether the school district violated Missouri’s Human Rights Act, which protects residents from discrimination. The attorney general emphasized the importance of following Missouri law in providing requested documents for the investigation promptly. The district acknowledged receiving the request and committed to providing the records by a specified date.
The teenager who was attacked in the viral video is reported to be recovering, breathing on her own, out of the ICU, and in stable condition. The investigation into the incident continues to unfold, shedding light on the complexities of addressing safety and discrimination issues within the school district. The attorney general’s inquiry aims to ensure accountability and adherence to laws protecting residents from discriminatory practices.