“Shocking Classroom Violence: Mother Speaks Out as Son Faces Charges for Teacher’s Severe Injury”
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“This is a historic case that is going to be talked about for a long time, as it deals with the concept of criminal liability,” Danyau added. “As a 14-year-old, the boy could be charged with a crime, but his condition means other entities, such as the school or the state itself, could be compromised as well.”
“Ultimately, the case revealed a ‘flaw’ in Chile’s educational and legal system.”
Iván Hinojosa, the husband of the assaulted teacher, broke his silence, expressing his profound grief and impotence after the brutal attack
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“He tried to take her life,” he said in an interview with a local outlet, describing the incident in detail.
“The boy approached her without prior notice and attacked her with a broomstick,” he said, revealing a chilling detail previously unknown. “He didn’t stop when the broomstick broke; instead, he tried to stab her in the stomach.”
According to the husband, the attack went beyond an intention to injure, describing it as an “attempted homicide.”
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Ñuble’s Regional Secretary (SEREMI), César Riquelme, confirmed that an investigation is taking place to determine the legal responsibility of the incident, explaining that it ultimately comes down to establishing whether the attack was the result of the 14-year-old’s condition or an unrelated aspect of his psyche.
“Even if they have ASD, they are not exempt from disciplinary responsibility because not all of their reactions are related to ASD,” Riquelme said.
“Terrible.” While some are calling for empathy, many believe that a line has been crossed
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