A special education teacher is accused of bruising a 6-year-old student and calling him “the devil,” according to Texas police. Getty Images
A special education teacher dragged a 6-year-old student into a classroom and abused him, leaving the child bruised, Texas police said.
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Attorney information for Mohagheghian was not listed.
In a statement to families shared with McClatchy News, the school district said the teacher was placed on administrative leave.
Video showed the teacher shoving the child to the ground and throwing a table at him, according to court documents.
The child moved to avoid being hit by the piece of furniture, police said, but the teacher continued the abuse.
“You need to go to church, nobody likes you,” Mohagheghian told the 6-year-old, according to an affidavit.
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The teacher’s force tore the student’s shirt and left fingernail marks on his body, according to court documents. The 6-year-old also said he was in pain as a result of the abuse, according to police.
Mohagheghian was arrested and charged with injury to a child, according to court documents. He is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 26.
If you suspect a child has experienced, is currently experiencing, or is at risk of experiencing abuse or neglect, your first step should be to contact the appropriate agency. The Child Welfare Information Gateway has a list of state agencies you can contact. Find help specific to your area here.
For additional help, the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline has professional crisis counselors available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in over 170 languages. All calls are confidential. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. You can call or text 1-800-422-4453.
If you believe a child is in immediate danger, please call 911 for help.
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