A Colorado paraprofessional has been charged with felony assault for allegedly abusing non-verbal children with special needs on multiple occasions, with disturbing incidents caught on camera. The school district is facing backlash for failing to protect the children despite warnings. The accused has passed a background check and may face additional charges as the investigation continues.
Key Points
Multiple incidents of abuse caught on camera
Accused had passed a background check
Families had raised concerns to the school district
Cons
Children with special needs were allegedly abused by a paraprofessional
Incidents were caught on camera
Failure of the school district to protect the children despite warnings