Mother Sues After First-Grader Was Handcuffed In School

August 30, 2011 6:15 AM

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CHICAGO (CBS) — A mother is suing the Chicago Public Schools, after she says her first-grader was handcuffed by a school security guard.

As WBBM Newsradio’s Michele Fiore reports, the Chicago Tribune says LaShanda Smith alleges her son has suffered both “permanent” and “personal” injury following what happened in March 2010.

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It was then that a security guard at Carver Primary School, 901 E. 133rd Pl., stepped in to intercede with an unexplained incident on campus.

Smith says the security guard handcuffed her first grade son and left his arms locked – for one full hour, the Tribune reported.

Smith is seeking more than $100,000 in damages. CPS officials declined to comment to the Tribune on the lawsuit.

Mother Sues After First Grader Was Handcuffed In School

Larry Horse’s Arse

What? Just a CPS life-lesson to prepare the kiddies for the future.

Hmnn. I wonder why the Mayor doesn’t send his kids to CPS???
Leroy Goldberg

Just preparing the child for his future. I’m sure he will be handcuffed numerous times in his sure to be crime filled life.

NWA

So, how did your parents indoctrinate you into life? My guess is, they set you down in front of the television to watch H!tlerjunge Quex by the age of two? Am I right?

S.O.S.

Miranda!

He’s just calling ‘em like he sees ‘em. You, on the other hand, would defend H!tler, IF he was Black….

Roberta Waker

They didn’t say WHY it was necessary to handcuff him in the first place. Maybe they should give more details to make this a “story” not just words that don’t make much sense because there is so much missing. Whatever happened to the old rule of who, why, what, where, when for a story?
Jaquandria White

Typical black mama looking for a cash payout. Getting something for nothing seems to be the name of the game. This woman is nothing but a freeloader trying to get over. Besides, he will undoubtedly be handcuffed many more times in his life time. It’s good practice for him.

r a

jaquandria you still waiting for the Link card?

Miranda!

Is this NWA’s kid?

NWA

Information: my children are respected adults with degrees as are their parents, and their parents before them.

S.O.S.

DJ

Typical black public aid recipient looking for more handouts.
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