St. Louis, Missouri – In the wake of a shocking incident where a 16-year-old high school student was brutally beaten, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has criticized the student’s school for failing to ensure the safety of its students. Bailey expressed deep concern over the school’s emphasis on divisive racial ideology over student safety. He holds the school partially responsible for the recent violence involving teenagers.
Furthermore, Bailey called out the school for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives while excluding law enforcement from campus, suggesting that these actions may have contributed to the violent incident. He highlighted the school’s lack of a substantial apology to the victim of the attack, who is currently fighting for her life. Bailey demanded transparency from the school regarding the role of such programs and safety lapses in the incident.
Hazelwood East High School and the Hazelwood School District have not yet responded to Fox News Digital’s request for comments on the attorney general’s statements. Bailey had previously called for reforms in the state’s juvenile justice system following the attack, citing a worrying trend of violent crimes committed by juveniles across Missouri.
The suspect involved in the violent altercation, according to Bailey, should face adult charges, especially if the offense escalates to homicide. The victim, identified as Kaylee, sustained serious injuries, including a fractured skull, brain swelling, and bleeding, requiring her to fight for her life. The incident, captured in a viral video, sparked outrage and raised questions about accountability in the state’s juvenile system.
An attorney representing Kaylee’s family reported that she remains unconscious since the assault, underscoring the severity and traumatic nature of the attack. A 15-year-old girl has been arrested in connection with the incident and faces assault charges. Bailey’s stance on the need for reforms in the juvenile justice system reflects a growing concern over youth involvement in violent crimes in the state.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of the brutal attack, Bailey’s statements shed light on the urgent need for accountability and reform to address such incidents and ensure the safety of all students. The call for transparency and justice resonates with the ongoing efforts to hold responsible parties accountable and prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.