Battery?? Why not attempted murder??

[Gracie]

Teen Beaten So Badly His Nose Detached From His Face As Classmates Allegedly Cheered

This is just disgusting.

And those that cheered? They should get jail time too.

 

[Noomi]

Teen Beaten So Badly His Nose Detached From His Face As Classmates Allegedly Cheered

This is just disgusting.

Kid should be expelled immediately and if not charged with attempted murder, he should be charged with everything possible. I hope the young victim can recover from this.

 

[Gracie]

They expelled the kid and will charge him with battery. Um. No. He tried to KILL that kid. And the school didn't even call an ambulance after the nose was knocked clear across his face. They called his dad to come get him.

That family needs to sue the shit out that school and pressure the DA to go for attempted murder charges.

 

[Politico]

Because it was battery. And already discussed in multiple threads. Last week.

 

[Gracie]

Because it was battery. And already discussed in multiple threads. Last week.

It was? I just now saw it on AOL. Sorry.

 

[Manchester]

You can prove beyond reasonable doubt that if you punch someone in the face you are not trying to kill them. That's how the law works, charge him with attempted murder and he will get off, charge him with battery and he wont.

 

[Godboy]

Hes being charged as a juvenile unfortunately. I think an attack like that deserve severe punishment.

 

[Noomi]

You can prove beyond reasonable doubt that if you punch someone in the face you are not trying to kill them. That's how the law works, charge him with attempted murder and he will get off, charge him with battery and he wont.

You could also charge him with both and see what happens.

 

[Mad_Cabbie]

That's not battery - It's called assault and with that much damage - felony assault.

Edit: The student was actually charged with aggravated battery; a felony under GA law.

It's just the wording - no, It's not attempted murder, but this other child will probably be charged as an adult under GA law.

The school in this case, is guilty of extreme negligence. This lawsuit will be settled out of court for big money.