THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021 Page 17 Teen arraigned in attack on educator BOSTON - A 16-year-old female was recently arraigned in the Dorchester Division of the Juvenile Court on one count each of delinquency, to wit: assault and battery on a person over age 60 or disabled resulting in serious bodily injury, assault and battery causing serious bodily injury and assault and battery on a public employee, according to Suff olk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins said. At the request of Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth Teebagy, Judge Helen Brown-Bryant set bail in the amount of $5,000 and ordered the juvenile to stay away from and have no contact with the victim, stay away from the school, submit to GPS monitoring and remain under home confi nement in the event she is to be released on bail. An investigation by the Boston Police Department is ongoing. The teen is charged in connection with an assault on two Boston Public Schools employees that occurred outside of the Dr. William W. Henderson K-12 Inclusion School at approximately 2:30 p.m. on November 3. A staff member approached the teen and instructed her to leave the area of the school. The teen allegedly grabbed the victim’s hair and struck her in the head and face repeatedly with a closed fi st. The victim fell to the ground and was rendered unconscious for several minutes. School safety offi cers detained the teen until the Boston Police arrived and other school personnel tended to the victim until she was transported by Boston EMS to Brigham and Women’s Hospital for treatment of her injuries. Although the victim of this assault has been publicly identifi ed by other sources, it is the policy of the Suff olk County District Attorney’s Offi ce not to identify surviving victims or witnesses. “Everyone deserves to be safe in their workplace, no matter what type of environment their workplace may be. My offi ce has not hesitated to hold accountable those individuals who commit acts of workplace violence, including charging individuals accused of assaulting a professional athlete, a journalist, fi rst responders and others. The juvenile charged with committing this violent attack will be prosecuted,” Rollins said. “This frightening attack comes amid a rise in violence and aggression against educators and school employees. Teachers working in Lawrence Public Schools have raised serious concerns about violence in their schools. We have heard the stories of violence and threats against educators as they work to provide safe and healthy schools for children to learn and thrive. Sadly, we’ve also heard about a troubling TikTok challenge that has encouraged assaults on educators nationally, though none have been reported in Boston Public Schools. My parents each spent decades of their careers working in Boston Public Schools. The role of teachers and school employees in shaping the lives of our young people cannot be understated. They deserve our gratitude and respect, as well as the protection of the law. My offi ce is here to support them, to hold off enders accountable and to work in partnership to ensure the wellbeing of our educators, students and communities. We are also working to make sure this juvenile gets the treatment and services she clearly needs based on this violent, unprovoked attack.” SKATING CENTER www.Roller-World.com 781-231-1111 HELP WANTED Skate Guards • Snack Bar Adults Prefered - Hours Can Be Arranged Open 7 Days Per Week Call Jerry at 617-620-9201 or Michelle at 781-233-9507 Located at 425R Broadway (Route 1 South), Saugus MBTA Bus Route 429
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