Detroit mom seeks justice after Priest Elementary staff member allegedly assaults her son
A Detroit mother is seeking justice for her young autistic son who she says was assaulted at school and wants the teacher's aide removed.
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Lauren Edwards, FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News · · 1 min read
A Detroit mother is seeking justice for her young autistic son who she says was assaulted at school and wants the teacher's aide removed.

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China Hocking says on Oct. 5, her son, who has autism, was dropped off at Priest Elementary at around 9:45 a.m. Minutes later, she was called and told to pick him up because he was kicking. Then, later that night, she received a phone call from the school principal saying that he...
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