3 Teens Viciously Beat 14-Year-Old They Thought Was Gay On Bus
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MINEOLA, N.Y. (CBS 2 / 1010 WINS/ WCBS 880) – Nassau County Police said a local teen was savagely beaten on a Long Island school bus, in what’s being called a bias attack.
Three other teens were arrested on Thursday. They’re accused of stomping and kicking the boy, and making sexual slurs, because they perceived him to be gay, reports CBS 2’s Jennifer McLogan.Police said it was inside a school bus where anti-gay slurs, taunting and bullying began, and added the lawless behavior went on for weeks. Investigators said the alleged victim from BOCES career prep admitted he didn’t have the courage to complain — fearing retaliation, but when the taunts turned physical the victim finally came forward.
Three schoolmates have been charged with felony hate crime – 16-year-old Chase Morrison of Lakeview, 18-year-old David Spencer of North Valley Stream and 16-year-old Roy Wilson of Baldwin.
“Punches, backhand slaps and kicks, the victim retreated to the back of the bus where the defendants followed and continued with the assault,” Nassau County Police Det. Lt. John McEwan said.
The trio allegedly stomped on the victim’s arms, legs, stomach and thigh, while making disparaging remarks about his sexual orientation.
Nassau’s police chief said such unacceptable behavior is the centerpiece of the county’s anti-hate campaign in the schools.
While the suspects pleaded not guilty and were held on bail, neighbors addressed the issue, saying parents have to get involved.
“How was your day today? What happened to you today on your way to school? Ask the question,” said Lakeview resident Jeanette Robinson said.
Police met with the female driver and matron who were aboard during the incidents. Thomas McEnany is manager of First Student Bus.
“It is still under investigation. We are taking everything seriously,” McEnany said.
Experts said the responsibility needs to be shared.
“Unfortunately, buses and locker rooms and hallways and playgrounds are fertile fields for bullying,” said Alane Fagin of Nassau County Child Abuse Prevention Services.
The bus driver and matron are cooperating, being questioned by their supervisors and police, who said it is their duty to immediately report any taunting or bullying on the bus. -
What were the bus driver and matron doing while this was going on?!
I seriously doubt that school buses have been so severely redesigned since I was in school that they didn't know it was going on.
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What were the bus driver and matron doing while this was going on?!
The American school and legal system ties the hands of adults so bad that oft times they just decide to do nothing. If they "touch" a kid to break up a fight they could get sued for assault themselves.
I remember when we got out of line in Middle School we got a paddling! My how times changes.
Disclaimer: I am not promoting corporal punishment. Just making a point of how drastically times have changed in 25 years….I think I just gave my age away.
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What were the bus driver and matron doing while this was going on?!
I seriously doubt that school buses have been so severely redesigned since I was in school that they didn't know it was going on.
Having been a victim of the same crime in highschool, I'm shocked that the US didn't follow suit. After a detailed pison pen letter detailing reasons why I had a case to present a lawsuit and locking horns with the government in court to challenge the legal system, the government of Canada introduced the "Safe and Secure Schools Act", which would have also held the bus driver responsible for damages as they would have known about the issue and failed to do anything to stop it.
Not to mention, gay bashing is now treated the same way as a sex crime in Canada down to and including registering with the sex offender's registry.
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Not to mention, gay bashing is now treated the same way as a sex crime in Canada down to and including registering with the sex offender's registry.
O Canada, our home and native land…
Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux.
Car ton bras sait porter l'épée,
Il sait porter la croix.
Ton histoire est une épopée,
Des plus brillants exploits.
Et ta valeur, de foi trempée,
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. -
What were the bus driver and matron doing while this was going on?!
I seriously doubt that school buses have been so severely redesigned since I was in school that they didn't know it was going on.
Having been a victim of the same crime in highschool, I'm shocked that the US didn't follow suit. After a detailed pison pen letter detailing reasons why I had a case to present a lawsuit and locking horns with the government in court to challenge the legal system, the government of Canada introduced the "Safe and Secure Schools Act", which would have also held the bus driver responsible for damages as they would have known about the issue and failed to do anything to stop it.
Not to mention, gay bashing is now treated the same way as a sex crime in Canada down to and including registering with the sex offender's registry.
I want to live in Canada, but even more so - for the whole world to change. Well, both these wishes need time to come true:)
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Maybe we should make Canada's best traits a World Wide Goal. I am sure there are things that happen in Canada that are not perfect just yet but they certainly seem to have the Gay Issue well in hand.
