Mom Records Autistic Son Getting Arrested (VIDEO)

An autistic boy in Florida was arrested at school. Cenk Uygur, Kim Horcher, and Brett Erlich, the hosts of The Young Turks, show you the video and tell you what happened. Tell us what you think in the comment section below. www.tytnetwork.com/go
“A mother watched with horror as deputies in Florida arrested her 10-year-old son with autism at school last week for an incident she said took place last year.
Luanne Haygood filmed her son’s April 12 arrest on her cell phone, capturing him crying out in confusion as Okeechobee County Sheriff deputies handcuffed him and led him to a sheriff’s vehicle.
“I don’t know what’s going on, mama!” the little boy shouted as his mom tried to get answers from the deputies.
“He has autism. He doesn’t know what’s going on,” Haygood is heard telling the deputies.
Haygood, who spoke with CBS 12 News, said her son spent the night behind bars.
According to her, deputies arrested the child after a school resource officer identified him as having an outstanding warrant for assault ― something that Haygood is heard saying in the video that they weren’t aware of.”
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[@westybb18]

Handcuffs on a 10 year old autistic child? WTF

[@gordonbyron5145]

And how old are you? 11 ?

[@Jessman9000]

You are currently living in republican controlled Amercia, Remember? Righties aren't the best at social issues, and the evidence of that is all over the nation.

[@rhi1989]

And touching him when he begs them not to. Autistic people usually have sensory processing issues so its likely those things were physically extremely painful.

[@nexus1g]

Insufferable, I wonder why he didn't kick, bite or scratch the police.... Maybe it's because he's high functioning enough to control such behavior and simply chooses not to in class. I really don't think they're suspending all of their special ed students.

[@nexus1g]

Justine, there's a difference between behavior caused by autism and behavior caused by deliberate malice. Notice those cops were getting kicked, bitten and scratched? He's high functioning enough to have the ability to control it, but he apparently chooses not to in class. Unless they're suspending all of their special ed students, which I highly doubt, then there was definitely something exceptional about this case. The way the mother was enabling on the video, I have a feeling that's a lot of it.

[@gillianh.6248]

What kind of teacher presses charges against an autistic ten year old in the first place ???

[@PhunkieZero]

"He bruised me! He hurt me. He hurt my body, and my feelings." -The Teacher.

[@laurentst-denis1345]

The kind who probably deserved to get kicked in the first place.

[@gavinlaster5909]

Laurent St-Denis my elementary school had to hire a teacher that they acknowledged was a HEALTH THREAT TO ALL STUDENTS

[@stevekeys262]

Gillian H. An American one.

[@Sulfen]

Gillian H. Let's not forget that this was a teacher working in a school for troubled and special needs children. So it's even more fucked up that she pressed charges.

[@ronhanisco8697]

It's Florida. The teachers are barely smarter than the kids they're teaching.

[@wheresmydamnedkeys2179]

That may be. Yet this is an old case, it's long ago been to court, and among the details that we now know is the whole incident is not as it had been misrepresented by this over 3 year old article.

[@Grimbuddha]

@@wheresmydamnedkeys2179 And yet the child was released and found not competent to stand trial because of his issues which is the point they are trying to make. The kid has major problems but arresting him and throwing him in jail isn't going to help.

[@wheresmydamnedkeys2179]

@@Grimbuddha No they're trying to say that this was a single incident involving a single staff member and that the actions didn't fit the response. The point is the kid, among 55 incidents, twice threatened to return to the school with a gun and shoot people dead, not a two hour drive from where Nickolas Cruz shot 17 in Parkland. The end result being that he was adjudicated as legally incompetent, not simply dismissed. Which bars him from processing a firearm in the future. The fact is the boy, John Benjamin Haygood, had exhibited 55 aggressive and excessively violent incidents at his school alone (not counting the fire his own brother reports in his social media that he set at the family’s home), among which was a premeditated stabbing of another disabled classmate, repeatedly breaking bones with the steel toed boots his mother so thoughtfully bought him, and certainly not the least of which the twice he threatened to return to the school with a gun and shoot people dead. Altogether that amounted to 5 felony charges. In addition, he was raised in a household that harbored white supremacist ideologies, a developing child being impacted by environmental influences even regardless of a developmental disability. There is more information available at your fingertips in the form of additional articles, interviews, police, court, and arrest records as well as the family member's own social media from the more than a year since this took place. Directly from the report of the initial court appearance citing the Assistant State Attorney : "When talking about the incident that led to John Benjamin’s arrest, Mr. Albright said he has been able to document 55 incidents committed by the boy while in the Okeechobee school system. “That’s only physical aggression against the other children or faculty,” he noted. Some of the documented incidents include kicking, biting, spitting and punching. The prosecutor then offered a few specific incidents. • On one occasion, the boy kicked a male coach in the groin. • The boy punched another student in the face. • The boy stabbed another student with a pencil after he had just sharpened it and the pencil went through the other child’s jacket and punctured the skin. • The boy intentionally stomped on a female teacher’s foot while wearing steel-toed boots and broke three of her toes. “Then, when she returned to work, he stomped on her same toes and said she deserved it,” said Mr. Albright. • On two different occasions John Benjamin told teachers he was going to come back with a gun and kill them." The mother had been aware of the outstanding warrant for six months and could have avoided all the necessity of having her boy taken into custody if she'd just responded to the appearance notice. However she has 7 kid's and already had a history of screwing them up, there are issues of a number of charges, domestic abuse, drug abuse, and ultimately a fatality. Here for instance we have a particularly telling example of the family’s social media taken directly from the elder brother’s public account, on which the mother, Luanne Haygood, has also posted and made acknowledgements. Also very accessible. She has also voiced her extreme pride in this son. In his complete and unedited quote directly from his social media he says: "Avery Haygood September 20, 2016 · I was fortunate enough at work today and able to pay for and serve Mr. Daniel carver and his family! Too bad I was to concentrated on my first impression (which I I did ) to ask for an autograph. Oh well. It still will always be a day Ill remember!" In case you don't know who Daniel Carver is, he is a white nationalist and former Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan. Real nice family ties. White supremacy. What an influence for a mentally ill child with aggressive and violent tendencies huh? The kid is also undeniably a product of his environment, regardless of any developmental disability.

[@haddow777]

Florida. Probably one of those states so full of private prisons the cops pockets are always bulging with bribes. Gotto keep those private prisons flush with max capacity.

[@berniethekiwidragon4382]

I'm not sure the teachers are smarter.

[@matthews8576]

I work with special needs kids, I've never heard of anything like this. This should be a huge lawsuit.

[@wheresmydamnedkeys2179]

Some how you missed becoming oriented to the fact that other disabled students and their advocates have the right to press charges in the interest of their safety and well being? This is a three year old case. Among 55 incidents of aggression and violence towards other students and staff noted in the court records at the time by the State attorney's office were JB Haygood's twice threatening to return to his school with a gun and shoot people dead. His school roughly an hour's drive from the school in Parkland where Nickolas Cruz returned and shot 17. Fortunately in this case the court, as is its role , took his disorders into account and adjudicated JB Haygood as incompetent, barring his future access to firearms without any incarceration or punitive actions. This despite the fact that he was facing 5 felony charges. Preventing the possibility of circumstances mirroring those at Parkland and other well known incidents.

[@PaulBrown-uj5le]

@@wheresmydamnedkeys2179 yeah because you sound like a woman.

[@wheresmydamnedkeys2179]

@@PaulBrown-uj5le Any text I may have posted, being in actuality silent, it isn't responsible for those voices in your head.

[@WereCreed]

@@PaulBrown-uj5le sounds like something an incel would say but okay.

[@Unknown12462]

@@PaulBrown-uj5le lmao

[@jisafaaaccct4037]

with or without autism this isn't how you handle a KID PERIOD!

[@wheresmydamnedkeys2179]

By the way, a comma would come in handy there. There's a bit of a difference between how you properly "handle a kid, period", and how you "handle a KID PERIOD".

[@gerioux]

And there's the grammar Karen.

[@wheresmydamnedkeys2179]

​@@gerioux Went soaring over your head did it? Point of fact, to offer some clarity, it's a rhetorical question.

[@justinplayz14]

Exactly

[@johndavis3307]

That’s right you don’t handle a child that way you don’t use the justice system as a learning tool

[@go2onofoto]

This act of arresting a child for a behavior related to his or her disability is illegal. The school district can be and should be sued.

[@trustbutverify694]

William Lowe what? so disabled kids can break laws without being arrested?

[@NekoYuki]

If it's a direct result of their disability, then they should get help, not handcuffs.

[@randomrobin7773]

Since when do people of buisness care if they're doing something illegal?

[@nathandingy]

Trust But Verify yes and he kicked a teacher not like he stabbed someone, and arresting a 10 year old? not sure how cops even managed to lead him in cuffs, but another lawsuit there. and abuse of a autistic kid in a program designed for him, another lawsuit.

[@trustbutverify694]

Nathan Hall we don't have information on assault. your speculating the attack. so kicking is ok but knife attack not? haha so when does assault become a police matter?

[@roadkill517]

At least the kid learned early to never trust the gang in blue before they had a chance to kill him.

[@eduardocontreras6557]

well...He's white so it's a total different approach to being handled by cops. In short, his chances of living are better than that of a person of color.

[@debraromero4385]

Already...

[@OfficiallyLydiasLife]

@@eduardocontreras6557 this is incredibly false. Science shows half of people killed by police have a disability. That might not seem like a ginormous number, however, considering having a disability is considered a minority group (because only about 15% of the worlds population has a disabilty) that's an astonishing number. They say having a disabilty puts u at the same amount of risk for police brutality, as being African-American. It just often isn't talked about, although it happens ALL THE TIME. Right now we are focused on black lives matter (as we should be), but after that I beleave we will be focused on Disabled lives matter. Bc even tho diffrent things we are in the same thing when it comes to police. Police need to learn how to handle ppl in general, but Especially marginalized groups. And specifically 22% out of that half of Disabled ppl, are often autstics. So it's just as much a epidemic for those of us with disabilities, as it is for black lives. But I beleave after the black lives matter gets under way & some police reform, then hopefully disabled ppls turn is next to get justice and have ppl marching in the streets for us! Study's show that we are right up there with black lives, disabled ppl & black ppl are the majority that face police brutality. And here I'm just talking about deadly force/harm, if you get a trial or anything, we're still treated very poorly in the system.

[@mikeveis8681]

You mean the American Gestapo

[@mr.360world8]

@@eduardocontreras6557 🤣🤡

[@loganskiwyse7823]

Why were the teachers in my elementary school allowed to beat kids with a paddle that had rows of holes in it to make it even more painful just for playing with the wrong color of kids in school. ( early 1970s ) Why were the teachers allowed to place a gifted but autistic (not diagnosed because they couldn't be bothered) into special ed where the highest allowed IQ was 80 but provided no services for the challenges I faced? ( late 1970s ) Why was the high school I went to allowed teachers to physically throw kids across a room, to refuse to allow them to take classes they deemed too challenging, to decide if a student was allowed to partake in a education or not without any attempt to determine that child's ability or lack there of? Why, at 50+ years old am I just now finding out that I had autism all along, and yet still can not get the help or services I need to be a constructive member of society. Your asking your questions decades to late, and your asking a general population that doesn't want to admit they would rather abuse children in school and keep them ignorant then risk them upsetting the status quo because they don't want to admit just how badly the system as is actually is.

[@Lisa-ke7jm]

Agreed in every way. In TN. They were still paddling students in schools in 2005, paddle board with holes in it beating the children in the entryway to school during lunch break so all other students were available to watch. I told the school if they ever laid a hand on my child they would quickly lose their hand. They could call me if there was a problem and I would deal with it. They tried to make me sign a form allowing it. I said hell no. They didn’t seem to care about education much at all, but they sure wanted socks on the kids feet(a student got paddled for this) and it seemed like they just cared about discipline. Nothing else. The principle was the only one to deal the daily lunch hour paddles, I thought it sick personally.

[@KatherineJegede]

I don't understand, why didn't they speak to the mother? This is horrible.

[@Kat77793111]

They did Kate, the child was being given work at home & was only there to take a test. Supposedly this whole situation was taken care of several months back. Only adds to the STUPIDITY of the arrest & jailing of this child.

[@Polo-gj9on]

Kate Jegede ikr

[@blakess4630]

Bronze Cop- mother and family will probably lack the funds to effectively sue the department or city. There's a reason why they say you can't fight city hall- 1) they will bury your lawyer in paperwork so unless there is a big payoff coming you probably need about a $25,000 retainer up front, and 2) in most states the law actually protects cities from being sued for too much or says that the flat out cannot sue them. They'd be better off going after the school who is the main failure her anyway and not so protected by law.

[@blakess4630]

JSV- Let's judge everyone lock up them for what they might do even though most autistics don't act out violently as adults. We've got plenty of otherwise so-called normal adults to do that. While we're at it I sense hostility in your comments so we could start with you and everyone you love just to be safe. Where are the thought police when you need them.

[@blakess4630]

Bronze Cop- I've gone back to look at my post and nowhere do I dispute it being a civil case. I'll now be more clear for you- coming from a family of many lawyers you don't know how protective one's states laws can be. As I said in another post the reason you can't fight city hall is 1) the laws of a state protect them, and 2) in some states very few lawyers might take this case for less than a $25,000 retainer. The state or city will then bomb the lawyer with so much paperwork and costs that a $50,000 settlement, in which the lawyer might get a max of 40% after the fact is a money loser to most attorney's. City's also retain any lawyer who ever takes a city hall case, thus eliminating all experts in the field due to judicial bias. I speak from experience after successfully fighting a city, but my attorney had zero experience in dealing with a city and took the case only because he was my uncle and I and my retired mother were willing to deal with the city's paper bomb. In the end the city, clearly in the wrong but generally exempt (lying in a public meeting is allowed and called discretion) managed to pawn everything off on the 3rd party after initially protecting them.

[@catpool5403]

The teacher charging the kid is a pathetic human being.

[@jonathonhumm9129]

parents fault

[@PascalCFortin]

true the mother did not help .No cop would lay a hand on my kids .the would have the fight of their life

[@AndreasA.S.]

the teacher is charging the kid for hitting them. and is well within their rights, they are there to teach those needing to learn, not be a grumpy kids punching bag. this hid is being given a lesson in consequences.

[@jrsydvl7218]

Andreas Stevens It isn't the teacher, it was the school. And even they aren't taking responsibility. The police didn't even serve the warrant when it was issued months ago. The only reason the family found out about the warrant was the school cop called 911. Any lesson that takes months to hand out may not be so serious.

[@jrsydvl7218]

Szriko Tough talk don't mean shit from kids.

[@gabbiesmeemee]

How sad, my heart breaks when he said, I don't know what's going on mamma.

[@wheresmydamnedkeys2179]

What was going on was the result of mama blowing off her order to appear before the court with her son, that she had in fact been aware of since the prior November, 6 months, for slightly more than solely assaulting a school employee. She even referred to it in her dialogue in her own recording (started 2 or more hours after arriving at the school) as , "...something that happened months ago", that you can hear for yourself. The fact is the boy, John Benjamin Haygood, had exhibited 55 aggressive and excessively violent incidents at his school alone (not counting the fire his own brother reports in his social media that he set at the family’s home), among which was a premeditated stabbing of another disabled classmate, repeatedly breaking bones with the steel toed boots his mother so thoughtfully bought him, and certainly not the least of which the twice he threatened to return to the school with a gun and shoot people dead. Altogether that amounted to 5 felony charges. In addition, he was raised in a household that harbored white supremacist ideologies, a developing child being impacted by environmental influences even regardless of a developmental disability. There is more information available at your fingertips in the form of additional articles, interviews, police, court, and arrest records as well as the family member's own social media from the more than a year since this took place. Directly from the report of the initial court appearance citing the Assistant State Attorney : "When talking about the incident that led to John Benjamin’s arrest, Mr. Albright said he has been able to document 55 incidents committed by the boy while in the Okeechobee school system. “That’s only physical aggression against the other children or faculty,” he noted. Some of the documented incidents include kicking, biting, spitting and punching. The prosecutor then offered a few specific incidents. • On one occasion, the boy kicked a male coach in the groin. • The boy punched another student in the face. • The boy stabbed another student with a pencil after he had just sharpened it and the pencil went through the other child’s jacket and punctured the skin. • The boy intentionally stomped on a female teacher’s foot while wearing steel-toed boots and broke three of her toes. “Then, when she returned to work, he stomped on her same toes and said she deserved it,” said Mr. Albright. • On two different occasions John Benjamin told teachers he was going to come back with a gun and kill them."

[@thedragonauthority]

The cops, the teacher, and the school should be ashamed of themselves!

[@wheresmydamnedkeys2179]

Maybe you should have looked up the facts of a nearly 5 year old incident. The fact is the boy, John Benjamin Haygood, had exhibited 55 aggressive and excessively violent incidents at his school alone (not counting the fire his own brother reports in his social media that he set at the family’s home), among which was a premeditated stabbing of another disabled classmate, repeatedly breaking bones with the steel toed boots his mother so thoughtfully bought him, and certainly not the least of which the twice he threatened to return to the school with a gun and shoot people dead. Altogether that amounted to 5 felony charges. In addition, he was raised in a household that harbored white supremacist ideologies, a developing child being impacted by environmental influences even regardless of a developmental disability. There is more information available at your fingertips in the form of additional articles, interviews, police, court, and arrest records as well as the family member's own social media from the more than 4 years since this took place. Directly from the report of the initial court appearance citing the Assistant State Attorney : "When talking about the incident that led to John Benjamin’s arrest, Mr. Albright said he has been able to document 55 incidents committed by the boy while in the Okeechobee school system. “That’s only physical aggression against the other children or faculty,” he noted. Some of the documented incidents include kicking, biting, spitting and punching. The prosecutor then offered a few specific incidents. • On one occasion, the boy kicked a male coach in the groin. • The boy punched another student in the face. • The boy stabbed another student with a pencil after he had just sharpened it and the pencil went through the other child’s jacket and punctured the skin. • The boy intentionally stomped on a female teacher’s foot while wearing steel-toed boots and broke three of her toes. “Then, when she returned to work, he stomped on her same toes and said she deserved it,” said Mr. Albright. • On two different occasions John Benjamin told teachers he was going to come back with a gun and kill them." Making a determination on the basis of a developmental disability is not at the discretion of the officers. However, John Benjamin Haygood is as subject to the law as anyone else. The exception being that it is the role of the court to take into account any impact of age or a disability or disorder, which of course it did. Those other developmentally disabled classmates, as well as those individuals that advocate and intervene on their behalf, who had been victimized by John Benjamin Haygood all have the undeniable rights, if not an obligation, to press charges in the interests of their safety and well-being. Ultimately the court, as is its role, took his disorders, which behaviors strongly indicate include an oppositional defiant disorder and or a conduct disorder as well as ASD and ADHD, into account and adjudicated him as incompetent. Which provides safeguards that prevent his future access to any firearms, as well as the court assuring there is provision of additional intervention and oversight. These safeguards further not requiring any conviction, incarceration in juvenile detention, or any punitive measures. Most importantly preventing a repeat or mirror of circumstances that contributed to the 17 shooting fatalities in relatively nearby Parkland involving Nikolas Cruz, as well instances where others had likewise made good on their threats. Those who had unfortunately not been barred from access to firearms despite histories and circumstances that in hindsight clearly indicated the action was warranted. Those like Adam Lanza, and even James Egan Holmes and Devin Patrick Kelley. This would not be the case had the officers not enforced the outstanding warrant for the initial charge that was filed with the State Attorney's Office the prior November. Which despite having been aware of it and having the opportunity to simply respond without police intervention for 6 months, the mother failed to address with the proper authorities. In fact, according to her own social media she didn't even make an effort to obtain copies of any police reports until June 1st, even after the boy had his initial hearing. If you're curious about that other reference to environmental influences. Here for instance we have a particularly telling example of the family’s social media taken directly from the elder brother’s public account, on which the mother, Luanne Haygood, has also posted and made acknowledgements. Also very accessible. She has also voiced her extreme pride in this son. In his complete and unedited quote directly from his social media he says: "Avery Haygood September 20, 2016 · I was fortunate enough at work today and able to pay for and serve Mr. Daniel carver and his family! Too bad I was to concentrated on my first impression (which I I did ) to ask for an autograph. Oh well. It still will always be a day Ill remember!" In case you don't know who Daniel Carver is, he is a white nationalist and former Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan. Real nice family ties. White supremacy. What an influence for a mentally ill child with aggressive and violent tendencies huh? The kid is also undeniably a product of his environment, regardless of any developmental disability.

[@genericyoutuber5289]

I would not be surprised if the kid has a hard time dealing with police confrontations later in life.

[@kuramayoko23]

Not just police, authorities in general. He will know (if he doesn't already) the school had a hand in this. He might not finish school. Maybe go to a different school but it won't make much of a difference and not trust teachers or principals.

[@yvonneburns2786]

Generic KZbinr 79 he's more than likely to be their target for the rest of his life when it comes down to it

[@Odin_Heimdall999]

It's gonna damage his personality too, he will think he can't defend himself in arguments and physical conflicts because he will think that will happen and it will give him anxiety if he doesn't already have it. He will be told that he can and can't act this and that way by authorities and more and he will change for other people instead of himself and he needs to change for himself so he know what to do to be happy, communication is such a big problem in this world and it's crazy. They could've destroyed that child mind for the rest of his life in my opinion, that situation could spark so much anxiety that he won't want to be around people anymore for the rest of his life. If history is true then our minds have never been this advanced before because we always move forward, well if humanity is going to do that they need to realize that the mind is not used to knowing all of this information (info as in general knowledge of the world) besides how to survive if we're even supposed to know any of it who knows but I do know that all this foreign info makes the mind very fragile and there no telling how fragile his mind has been made from everything he's learned in the very few years of his life so what im saying is that incident could've caused enough of one mental problem or multiple problems that could stay for the rest of his life or even ruin it forever.

[@wheresmydamnedkeys2179]

Tony Baldwin Yeah right, the kid with court records of 55 incidents of violence and aggression leading to 5 felony charges, those actions including breaking bones, stabbing another student, and not the least of which twice threatening to bring a gun to the school and shoot people dead, and according to the family's social media is also raised in a household with white supremacist ideologies no less, is going to suffer more significant irreparable damage from the natural consequences of his habitually violent actions. Ridiculous. Interesting speculation that he'd have trouble defending himself from others as the facts clearly demonstrate that others have a long history of being victimized by him. Sorry, but your speculation is way off the mark, and rambling. According to his mother's interviews he's also already got a history of being repeatedly escorted by police to the psychiatric unit for assessment and treatment due to episodes of being a threat to himself and others. Handcuffs prevent self-injurious behavior during transport and are required. He's a kid tagged with ASD that has behavior that also indicates an Oppositional Defiant Disorder and or a Conduct Disorder. His mother was interviewed and not only knew of the warrant but even admits to stopping at the school office and checking if it was still outstanding before she started her little recording of her chosen segment of the days events. Officers, aware she knew of the circumstances and warrant, avoided being drawn into any further conflict and escalation of the event with the mother. The two threats to bring a gun to the school and shoot people dead alone requires intervention by law enforcement to get him adjudicated before the court. Either the results of a conviction, or that of a determination of incompetence is required to assure keeping legal access to firearms out of his hands at anytime in the future. In this way we put safegurds in place that prevent another episode like that of Adam Lanza, Nikolas Cruz and others, because that's the appropriate priority.

[@SackboyLBP]

@@timratliff700 HE WILL NOT BE SHOT

[@kevinjonghjmhfdfhsdbczbvcc4769]

Arresting 10yr olds???? I'm done with this country.

[@pooppoo9741]

Kevin Jonghjmhfdfhsdbczbvccnfcngbhcnes I'm done with this planet!

[@Gerardo-mg4pc]

Kevin Jonghjmhfdfhsdbczbvccnfcngbhcnes I’m I’m done with the universe

[@vantalk2021]

I'm done watching people covering their eyes to the 55 counts against this child, a couple of which were gun threats. And you people will be the next ones wailing and crying over the next shooting, screaming from the streets, "Something must be done!" 55 counts. 55. Imagine 55 people standing in front of you. Now imagine that ONE child beat on all 55 of them. And you just stand by and pat it on the head and blame the police because of the title of the illness. If one of those 55 counts was your mother being beaten and bloodied with a crowbar while she was sleeping, are you still going to say, "That poor kid! Don't arrest him!" The mother had the warrant notice. She kept the kid out of school. He was required to go in and they got him. Skate away from the law and they will find you. "Criminals" get treated differently when locked up if they're mentally ill. They don't get excused from the law and permitted to beat on whomever they wish. I have been a victim of this "autism", and a child nearly ripped my arm off and the parents did NOTHING. The mother stood there and laughed. The child then slapped and kicked me with full force and he was not a thin child. He was a beast. The kid was HALF my weight and inflicted some serious pain. I am 105 lbs and literally had physical pain and I thought my arm was dislocated. The whole time the mother guzzled her wine and kept blabbing like a moron while I tried to discuss business and her son was yanking, hitting and kicking me. Do you think I'm making this up? Again. Imagine a kid doing that to 55 people standing in front of you, or your mother. You're just going to stand there and feel sorry and yell at the victims of the abuse? No. You call in the law who can handle it accordingly, get the kid into a proper facility and treat him with whatever meds will prevent him from smashing your mother's face with a crowbar.

[@danielgg8149]

Jill Talk Finally, someone who understands.

[@cameron-onlyfirstname6193]

Try 2 yrs old a toddler! World’s most youngest of murderer.... 😂😅

[@sub-zero710]

I happen to have autism myself. Thank you TYT for having our backs.

[@twomeelkeel43]

Now I can sleep at night knowing that the police are ridding our streets of those dangerous 10 yr olds

[@wheresmydamnedkeys2179]

would please ask that you better familiarize yourself with this over 3 year old case. I have posted the details and outcome dozens of times along with direct quotes from some of the hearings as well as the assistant State attorney, the police reports, as well as the family's own social media, some of which clearly shows that, among other things, John Benjamin Haygood was raised in an environment exposed to white supremacist ideology. A child regardless of the impact of a disability or disorder being a product of his environment.This was never about a sole incident of kicking a paraprofessional. Here are some of the answers to the main issues. I've posted much more over the years since this took place that you can always scroll to access. Additional information is available in the form of reports from the court appearances, the local newspapers where this took place, police reports available at the Okeechobee Sheriff's Dept., as well as the family's own publicly accessible social media, and additional easy to access sources available at your fingertips. The fact is the boy, John Benjamin Haygood, had exhibited 55 aggressive and excessively violent incidents at his school alone (not counting the fire his own brother reports in his social media that he set at the family’s home), among which was a premeditated stabbing of another disabled classmate, repeatedly breaking bones with the steel toed boots his mother so thoughtfully bought him, and certainly not the least of which the twice he threatened to return to the school with a gun and shoot people dead. Directly from the report of the initial court appearance from the Assistant State Attorney : "When talking about the incident that led to John Benjamin’s arrest, Mr. Albright said he has been able to document 55 incidents committed by the boy while in the Okeechobee school system. “That’s only physical aggression against the other children or faculty,” he noted. Some of the documented incidents include kicking, biting, spitting and punching. The prosecutor then offered a few specific incidents. • On one occasion, the boy kicked a male coach in the groin. • The boy punched another student in the face. • The boy stabbed another student with a pencil after he had just sharpened it and the pencil went through the other child’s jacket and punctured the skin. • The boy intentionally stomped on a female teacher’s foot while wearing steel-toed boots and broke three of her toes. “Then, when she returned to work, he stomped on her same toes and said she deserved it,” said Mr. Albright. • On two different occasions John Benjamin told teachers he was going to come back with a gun and kill them." Those other developmentally disabled classmates, as well as those individuals that advocate and intervene on their behalf, who had been victimized and threatened by John Benjamin Haygood all have the undeniable rights to press charges in the interests of their safety and well-being. Something that is being too easily dismissed and contributed to by misrepresenting the facts as if they only involved a single incident with one teacher, or rather one para-professional, and certainly by omitting that the boy had twice threatened a future school shooting. This article only cites a few moments of one day and not what led to it . Sourced only from the mother of this child that was facing not one, but 5 felony charges Ultimately the court, as is its role, took his disorders, which behaviors strongly indicate include an oppositional defiant disorder and or a conduct disorder as well as ASD and ADHD, into account and adjudicated him as incompetent. Which provides safeguards that deny his future access to any firearms, as well as the court assuring there is provision of additional intervention and oversight. These safeguards further not requiring any conviction, incarceration in juvenile detention, or any punitive measures. Most importantly preventing a repeat or mirror of circumstances that contributed to the 17 shooting fatalities in relatively nearby Parkland involving Nikolas Cruz, as well instances where others had likewise made good on their threats. Those who had unfortunately not been barred from access to firearms despite histories and circumstances that in hindsight clearly indicated the action was warranted. Those like Adam Lanza, and even James Egan Holmes and Devin Patrick Kelley.

[@Unknown12462]

@@wheresmydamnedkeys2179 I’m not reading that whole essay

[@cecillesalonga1522]

Handcuff on minors is a big NO in Phils..we respect minor's rights..

[@brookkingston1509]

Cecille Salonga I live in Illinois so I can relate

[@qmelon4263]

Pierre Williston where the hell did the idea of Molesting come from

[@salenebrom6476]

Joker there was a cop in Florida that was arrested by the fbi for pimping little girls

[@believen_uboo3705]

@@brookkingston1509 I just moved from Illinois. My minor child was arrested for running away. Handcuffed, and beat to a pulp. She was 15 years old, 100 lbs and 5 foot tall. She still suffers from PTSD and is in therapy. She was experiencing behavioral issues because she was sexually violated a year prior and already experiencing PTST. This experience broke my child and we have had a long long 12 year road to recovery. I had that department investigated several times by 2008 for this and another situation involving my ex and myself. NOTHING was done. Now that same department has several lawsuits against them. My family had never had any issues with the law before moving to or after leaving that area. Very very sad. If you are an officer. Thank you

[@ThatOneWeirdGal]

It's ILLEGAL for the cops to arrest a minor and not tell their parents anything!

[@whisperjarmon7057]

ThatOneWeirdGal fun fact police can arrest kids over 8 without telling your parents. At least that's what my principal told me when she said we had to stop playing oreo because it was sexual harassment.

[@nyxh.7567]

+Valerie Tempest I have heard at my school about oreo but what is it?

[@whisperjarmon7057]

sofia hennigan its basically rock paper scissors but if you lose you have to ask out someone of the winners choice

[@zabriannahernandez3112]

ThatOneWeirdGal what confuses me is that she let them touch her baby! Unless they are a doctor or a family member don't let ANYONE touch your child!

[@zabriannahernandez3112]

Valerie Tempest we called that flips

[@stephencenteno2]

Hey, it’s Florida. That’s explanation enough

[@brucegately831]

Yes....totally

[@faithlesshound5621]

You mean it's due to all those retirees voting for harsh treatment of kids?

[@jeffreychin7189]

It's because the school districts don't give a crap about these kids. I speak from experience.

[@Unknown12462]

@@jeffreychin7189 As a Floridian I can confirm

[@wheresmydamnedkeys2179]

@@jeffreychin7189 You mean like this kid, that off 55 violent incidents, stabbed another student, broke bones, and no less than twice threatened to return to the school with a gun and shoot people dead, not 90 minutes from where Nickolas Cruz shot and killed 17 after making the same threats? The one raised exposed to white supremacist ideals that family member posted on their social media, along with one's efforts to sell hallucinogenic mushrooms on Facebook? This is a more than 4 year old article sensationalizing a recording the mother of the accused felon made after having been at the school with familiar resource officers for 2 hours or more. The details and outcome are already posted. Directly from the report of the initial court appearance citing the Assistant State Attorney : "When talking about the incident that led to John Benjamin’s arrest, Mr. Albright said he has been able to document 55 incidents committed by the boy while in the Okeechobee school system. “That’s only physical aggression against the other children or faculty,” he noted. Some of the documented incidents include kicking, biting, spitting and punching. The prosecutor then offered a few specific incidents. • On one occasion, the boy kicked a male coach in the groin. • The boy punched another student in the face. • The boy stabbed another student with a pencil after he had just sharpened it and the pencil went through the other child’s jacket and punctured the skin. • The boy intentionally stomped on a female teacher’s foot while wearing steel-toed boots and broke three of her toes. “Then, when she returned to work, he stomped on her same toes and said she deserved it,” said Mr. Albright. • On two different occasions John Benjamin told teachers he was going to come back with a gun and kill them." Ultimately the court, as is its role, took his disorders, which behaviors strongly indicate include an oppositional defiant disorder and or a conduct disorder as well as ASD and ADHD, into account and adjudicated him as incompetent. Which provides safeguards that prevent his future access to any firearms, as well as the court assuring there is provision of additional intervention and oversight at his current placement at the Mountaineers School of Autism in West Palm Beach. These safeguards further not requiring any conviction, incarceration in juvenile detention, or any punitive measures. As to to environmental influences, here for instance we have a particularly telling example of the family’s social media, taken directly from the elder brother’s public account. On which the mother, Luanne Haygood, has also even posted and made acknowledgements. Also very accessible. She has also voiced her extreme pride in this son. In his complete and unedited quote directly from his social media he says: "Avery Haygood September 20, 2016 · I was fortunate enough at work today and able to pay for and serve Mr. Daniel carver and his family! Too bad I was to concentrated on my first impression (which I I did ) to ask for an autograph. Oh well. It still will always be a day Ill remember!" In case you don't know who Daniel Carver is, he is a white nationalist and former Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan. Real nice family ties. White supremacy. A trait associated with numerous instances of what is called homegrown terrorism. What an influence for a mentally ill child with aggressive and violent tendencies, right? The kid is also undeniably a product of his environment, regardless of any developmental disability.

[@ralphs5306]

I'd file a lawsuit against the school,the sheriff,the county and the state

[@orionpax0946]

You know, I used to have faith in organizations in the police and the army. I thought that they were there to protect us. That faith dies more and more every day now.

[@orionpax0946]

dee none of your business Race has nothing to do with this. I may not be able to convince you of this, but the reality is that I am every bit as appalled to see how the police treat people of color in this country as well. I was nothing short of gobsmacked to see that video of a police officer EXECUTING an African-American in broad daylight, and even moreso when that lone juror refused to submit a guilty vote.

[@TheSleepingSenatoroftheIslands]

OrionPax09 they have guns, guns are used to end lives so what makes you think they're there to protect you?.

[@TheMackoftheyear]

liberal tears... love it!

[@E03Erick]

If by that you mean liberals tend to be decent human beings with common since and yet somehow manage to steer clear of self destructive spite....then yeah I guess I can see your point.

[@cringeworthyhumans160]

Sadly this is happening

[@pradeepbiswal7689]

Handcuffed a child?? Damn those policemen

[@laflood]

I have been seeing black children in handcuffs! What's the difference!

[@wheresmydamnedkeys2179]

This was by no means John Benjamin Haygood's first experience in a patrol car either. According to his mother in subsequent streamed interviews, having been escorted to the psychiatric unit for assessment due to being identified as a threat to himself and others on a number of occasions. Which is a normal procedure in non-secure settings treating the mentally ill and developmentally disabled in those circumstances. In these instances handcuffs are not just a regulatory issue but help prevent self-injurious behavior. Neither was it the mother's first experience with those of her brood of 7 children being placed under arrest, or for that matter convicted, by a long shot. Confirmed by even a quick look at public arrest records and the family members own public social media.

[@lizcollinson2692]

@@laflood there's no difference, it is wrong.

[@johndoe5061]

@Blue ice What is so bad about putting cuffs on anyone? It's just so they don't cause damage. Especially if the kid has anger issues.

[@lizcollinson2692]

@@johndoe5061 thats a child, handcuffing is embarrassing and unnerving for an adult, for a child its traumatic. They are arresting a child long after the incident with a mental health condition.

[@Yankeerose9973]

My child wouldn't be going anywhere without someone telling me why.... and I'd demand their supervisor and an attorney present. immediately.

[@oneg1970]

I punched a teacher for pulling my hair breaking up a fight between me and another kid when I was a sophomore. I got suspended for 3 days. No cops were called. Seeing this blows my mind.

[@nate3274]

Aren't the police suppose to read your rights when you're arrested?

[@mrwilliamwonder]

Not anymore, it was changed by Republicans

[@TylerCummings6]

Not that this kind of thing would've held up anyway...

[@joshuanegrete3633]

Nate when your at school your rights are limited, the school is in place of the parent having a lot of the same rights as a parent

[@NickTheGreatAndPowerful]

Nate That's only if you are wealthy enough to have rights. But seriously, yes. Not being read your rights can result in charges being dropped, no matter what the crime.

[@spritemon98]

apparently not

[@Add183]

Ah Florida that explains it. Where else would people be afraid of a ten year old

[@Iamrightyouarewrong]

Roronoa Zoro texas

[@Add183]

I'm right you're wrong well you're right...still makes sense tho

[@MotionPictureMuse]

This happens across the country every day, unfortunately. I live in the upper Midwest and a sweet, very well-behaved 8-year-old girl at the school my mother works at was arrested last week for an incident on the school bus. A middle school boy forced her to bite her best friend as he pinned down the friend, also an 8-year-old girl. The mother of the girl who was bitten pressed charges against the other girl... but not the boy, natch. So it's not just the fault of the police, school, etc. The rabid parents and other adults who press charges against little kids, knowing that will lead to them being terrorized, are also to blame.

[@Add183]

MotionPictureMuse that's still the fault of the police and court for not immediately dropping that

[@Add183]

Sprax this country needs a professional

[@alanparedes2034]

I'll bet those cops feel so proud. Ha, ha!!

[@meghanbrown4139]

My oldest has severe autism. She turns 16 in March this year, and thanks to people and schools like this she has been damaged in too many ways to count.

[@jmasterfunk11]

Personally I've been hit and kicked by numerous students working in ABA in different types including mainstream and special education sites normally if a students is aggressive they have someone working with him that is trained to deal with it be it de escalation or in extreme restraining the student. But the student would and should not be arrested for simply hitting and kicking. The police would only get involved if there was a direct threat to a life or a major injury had occurred.

[@nhoss5278]

Jake S. Bless you for your Service!

[@AmberAmber]

Jake S. Same. Agreed. xoxo

[@thunder_strike]

I also work in ABA. I can't count the number of times I've been kicked or punched or spit on or bitten. It's part of working with children with autism. If you can't handle it, you shouldn't be working with them.

[@AndreasA.S.]

so, just stand there and let the kid know abusing others is a-OK.... got it

[@WashingtonianChiq]

Andreas Stevens no they don't just stand there, they work day in and day out to help them and teach them to not act violently. There were ways to reprimand him and teach him a lesson that did not escalate to this level.

[@jeffpride9838]

I'm a social worker and he should've just been suspended, if it was continuous, he should be referred to treatment or residential, you don't arrest the child and throw him in jail, ever

[@AshesAndSketchesH0iImtemmie]

Jeffrey Pride on the ONE day he came Into school...

[@Tazyizan]

he shouldn't be suspended the kid has autism the problem here is your country's ignorance on how to deal with autism the teacher should be fired clearly unqualified to deal with this.

[@dootdoot1867]

yah.... but a republican lawyer who got elected to the house thinks different.... obviously more of an expert.....

[@craigjgomez]

Tazyizan The problem isn't my country's ignorance fool. It is a problem within the school administrators and police departments who lack proper training. Moreover, a police officer has wide discretion in cases like this and it could have been a simple decision to have the parent take custody of the boy with a rescheduled hearing. But for you to make a blanket and broad statement about an entire country being ignorant is frankly, your own ignorance.

[@JPR-6101]

Jeffrey Pride I agree with you. He should been suspended but not arrested because of something he didn't do or that already been done and dealt with. But this is wrong.

[@evelynracine5987]

As if a child kicking a teacher is an offense worth of arrest. My word.

[@nicolelewis7843]

It would have been difficult to be that calm. That mother deserves a lot of credit. I just hope that child can go on and the school and police were sued by that mother. No one sees my kid without me being there, doctor, dentist and especially not police.

[@wheresmydamnedkeys2179]

Instead of speculating what happened why not just pay better attention and realize this is a nearly 5 year old article? The kid, John Benjamin Haygood, had 55 incidents of violence and aggression that included preparing for and then stabbing another student, breaking bones, and no less than twice threatened to return to the school in the future with a gun and shoot people dead. This all less than about 90 minutes from where Nickolas Cruz, making identical threats, shot and killed 17, plus resulting in another distraught kid taking his own life, regarding the shooting incidents at the school at Parkland. Altogether, JB Haygood was charged with 5 felonies. Further, the family of John Benjamin Haygood has examples of White Supremacist content and admitted substance abuse in publicly available social media, that together with other of the family members conviction record, which includes charges for domestic violence, rounds out the environmental influences. Ultimately the court, as is its role, took his disorders, which behaviors strongly indicate include an oppositional defiant disorder and or a conduct disorder as well as ASD and ADHD, into account and adjudicated him as incompetent. Which provides safeguards that prevent his future access to any firearms, as well as the court assuring there is provision of additional intervention and oversight. These safeguards further not requiring any conviction, incarceration in juvenile detention, or any punitive measures.

[@deborahjohnson4844]

I hope that family sues the hell out of the school and the teacher. Ignorant SOBs that know nothing about Autistic sensory meltdowns and behaviors. And to put any ten year old in handcuffs? Irreprehensible.

[@Mx.RumpusParable]

I doubt they'd get a conviction as we're speaking of police defendants, but it is worth since so many angles of emotional affect on the child, inappropriate / illegal police behavior, inappropriate / illegal court behavior in issuing the order and allowing CPS to remove the child, CPS themselves for overstepping their obvious overstepping of bounds, yadayadayada. Hit them all hard and at once rather than allow each case to separately dealt with over time stretching past the event and plaintiff's perceive realistic complain.

[@wheresmydamnedkeys2179]

@@Mx.RumpusParable CPS wasn't involved, there was nothing illegal in the enforcement of the warrant that had been filed with the State Attorney's Office the prior November on the initial charge the family has acknowledged it was well aware of, and that the mother had 6 months to properly address, but failed to. Nothing you have referenced is consistent with the facts regarding John Benjamin Haygood, and his criminal charges.

[@t13596]

They won't even say anything when ask why he's being arrested. If a person ask why they are being arrested police are required to give that information when a parent ask the same about their child it goes the same way. Also cops have no right being with a minor alone these cops should be arrested.

[@TheNatedawg989]

While I agree this is disgusting. There is also obvious more to the clip. Mother said that he is being arrested months ago so she knew why he was being arrested. It being a felony charged they would treat him as an adult and probably were done arguing with the mom. The real sick people are the ones in the school who used the court system and police to abuse this kid. They need to be sued the hell out of.

[@djones9122]

turner pike the cops are autistic

[@thr2648]

Ughh I don't like the word discusting It's like idk

[@wheresmydamnedkeys2179]

They aren't responding in part because they know what the video isn't saying. The mother was already aware of the warrant and had the opportunity to bring the kid in to respond to the culmination of 55 violent incidents towards students and staff that have rights too, the two incidents of threatening to return to the school with a gun, and what is currently 5 felony charges. They are wisely not allowing themselves to be drawn into a power struggle that might escalate the situation. Something more cops should have an awareness of. Otherwise, apparently you have no clue as to how the juvenile detention and court system actually works with the violent mentally ill.

[@linnallison1088]

The cops shouldn't be arrested, because they don't have to tell the parent only criminal

[@derekthegreat1114]

I hope she sues the S out of the school for that!!!

[@MisterMikeTexas]

"Protecting and serving the shit out of you! Earning the hate!" - Retired cop and YT host Rick Gore.

[@MrTakeshi763]

Arresting a 10yr old and making him spend a night in jail... Sick!

[@Novusod]

He didn't spend a night in jail.

[@oliviapruitt1454]

Novusod He spent 12 hours in jail.

[@donaldotrumpeztrump1018]

All children need to be arrested because commit criminal acts all the time.

[@Novusod]

Yeah 12 hours. He was arrested in the morning at the start of the school day and released in evening. That is not spending the night in jail.

[@oliviapruitt1454]

Novusod The point is that a child was in jail for 12 hours. I don't know that the time of day really has any major influence on the overall point, which was that putting a child in jail for 12 hours is wrong.

[@Sincerealise]

Arresting kids is crazy. Cenk is spot-on! We have become overly sensitive and overreact to every infraction.

[@mmallowwxp]

Sinceré Alise arresting innocent kids is crazy

[@TheInsaneupsdriver]

I would've lost it and told the cops over my dead body, and then stood my ground and tell them i was going to start a massive lawsuit naming them.

[@user-wd3gx5nw8p]

He’s got a warrant, he’s 10 😂

[@jamiehood3165]

The cops judges and lawyers involved in this child's arrest should be fired and charged with child abuse

[@misckin6238]

And assault and child endangerment

[@johnf6687]

Jamie Hood its a pyramid scheme the judges send to center for kickbacks

[@andmantf]

That's Not Child Abuse. *Facepalm*

[@barbarasmith9825]

If that was my son u think4 1 minute u wouldtouch him not a friggin chance ass holes u r monsters

[@andymurray7240]

I don't understand why people are shocked by this when police have killed kids as young as six years old, In Tennessee, one of the worse cases were Tennessee police were armed went into an elementary school and cuffed and took to jail ten six-year-old first-graders, Public officials praised them while some called them hero's most of the six-year-olds were AA, all were terrified and screaming for their parents to help them but people are too scared of the police they could do nothing but cry,

[@7inrain]

When you are from Western Europe you can watch something like this only in complete disbelief.

[@andmos1001]

when you are everywhere, and watch this in disbelief

[@mursuka80]

Yep. This is fucked up.

[@g-max..]

in Germany everywhere, called inclusion.

[@DebBenSan]

In France they place the mentally challengend kids with the "normal" kids, like you said, too ...

[@corsicanlulu]

so people in western europe love autistic people and aspies?

[@thecreativedynamics1750]

So I am a parent of an autistic child. And I started now working at my childs school. The teachers who teach these kids get paid more than an average teacher and that is because of the risk of having to deal with the behaviors of the kids. So the teacher was just being mean. The school system are failing these kids and the justice system is failing society. But the budget is allocated for each child and an ASD child gets more money for each child. Idk. This is sad. I'm going to show this to my 8 yr old so he can see how they treat kids like him. Because as he gets older he is getting more aggressive and that's because of the lack of training these teachers have when it comes to these types of kids. My son responds to soft tones but most of these teachers yell. But parents dont know. It's sad.

[@maryjojo1154]

So outrageous! Poor child. This will mess him up even worse. My son has autism and teachers and staff would treat him as a regular child. Some of their actions over the years is very appalling . But luckily he never got arrested. This is heart breaking. I swear some schools and staff are so above parents rights or children’s rights. Just sickening. Disgraceful. ☹️😭

[@wheresmydamnedkeys2179]

This again is a n over three year old case, and the actual facts ( aside from a couple of minutes of sensationalized tape the mother of the accused felon made, and that only started after she and the boy had been at the school for at least 2 hours) have long been available for years, and posted repeatedly.

[@Warrior88927]

Personally I think it’s good that he doesn’t get special treatment from the school that way it will allow him to learn values just like everyone else in society.

[@SharkyLunasaurus]

What really bothers me about that video was that the cops wouldn't even tell the mother why her son was being arrested. They wouldn't tell her anything. How can they just take her son from her without even saying why? Did they read him his rights? It doesn't appear that way.

[@gabrielcostanzo9121]

SharkyLunasaurus they don't actually have to read you your rights. But if you say something incriminating they can't use that against you.

[@rogeliopaniagua4467]

I know! It's so disturbing how cops like them just mindless follow orders and don't even think with an ounce of logic about what they are doing! They barely said anything to the mom! Didnt even turn around! Mindless drones...

[@dannyboyo4412]

SharkyLunasaurus maybe they weren't arresting a ten year old? Sounds somewhat logical but thousands of ten year olds are arrested every day most of them with autism *sarcasm* cmon maybe they were taking him to help him or try to explain how it was wrong. Handcuffs to keep him detained so he couldn't injure them or himself? Possibilities here

[@dontrustwhiteyevery1]

SharkyLunasaurus sue them!!!

[@tajipershard257]

My son has atypical autism, anxiety and ADHD mostly inattentive type. I once had a teacher tell me that my son was disrespectful because he would avoid eye contact and if the teacher tried to stare at him he would cover his eyes. He is now 19 and he still does not do well when he is in a confrontational situation. I am afraid every day for my child.

[@tomm6510]

Online homeschooling might help him if he is not doing well socially and with teachers. Try looking online

[@MyJimbo32]

THE CHILD IS SICK FOR HEAVEN SAKES SHAMELESS AMERICA YET THEY WANT TO DICTATE DEMOCRACY TO OTHER COUNTRIES THAT WOULD NEVER DO THIS TO A CHILD SICK OR NOT SICK , SHAMELESS COUNTRY

[@idaquesada9281]

From what I understand, oneof the symptons of being autistic is not being able to make eye contact.

[@mattrussillo4587]

Sounds like spiteful harassment to me!

[@silverbat5873]

Same!! These people don't seem to understand the diagnoses even when they are right in front of them. Even when they are "educated about it."

[@inyourmama1559]

2019 kidnapping by the law

[@christophercarey3232]

I'm autistic and I find this very disturbing.

[@CrisKG125]

I'm sorry if you as a full grown adult cannot handle a 10 year old child, you need to be removed and never allowed around children ever, ever.

[@CrisKG125]

Da what? Thanks for playing but it's time you shaved your head and go to sleep.

[@springbok4015]

BBQKoalaBang and? What does that have to do with his statement?

[@nikkijones8046]

Trollie McG and you would go to jail for assaulting a disabled child

[@mdixon4212]

CrisKG125 💯%

[@erwinrommel7008]

They should arrest the lame teacher. If she can't handle a 10 year old. She is in the wrong job.

[@violetmay1135]

Bull

[@wheresmydamnedkeys2179]

@@violetmay1135 Please clarify.

[@lh98]

Larry Manier yeah so let's say this is your wife the teacher- you are okay with some neighborhood kid striking her? She's there to teach not be someone's punching bag. No one fares well here.

[@ryanmcewen393]

@@lh98 teachers who are in charge of special needs children are supposed to be trained to handle this. Obviously that wasn't the case here. Something is wrong

[@teatualasi5676]

@@lh98 u r an ashole. He is a kid, there are other ways to deal with not cuffing him. This will worsen his condition

[@michellebishop8003]

That Mom is a lot calmer than I would have been!

[@casherjunz7851]

10 year old arrested and in handcuffs, my God what's wrong with the US.

[@wheresmydamnedkeys2179]

Well it could be that among a laundry list of omitted facts, in this over three year old case, that has long ago been to court, that the officers are following protocol that shows the handcuffs in these instances (which was not JBH's first police escort according to subsequent interviews with his mother, Luanne Haygood) help prevent self-injurious behavior. It might have been nice if TYT followed up and made it clear that the had 55 incidents of violence including 2 threats to return to the school with a gun and shoot people dead. All within a relatively short driving distance from where Niclolas Cruz shot 17 at Parkland. John Benjamin Haygood ultimately faced no incarceration or punitive measures, but was adjudicated by the court as incompetent and thus barred from future access to firearms. They also oversaw his placement at the Mountaineers School of Autism in West Palm Beach. This is the way the system is supposed to work. The mother had ignored an order to appear before the court since the prior November which she was very well aware of despite what the few seconds of part of a much longer encounter would have you believe. Though if you pay attention you'll hear Luanne Haygood reference the incident from "months ago" even in this recording.

[@permeus2nd]

Wait did that cop just say the his legal Guardian wasn't allowed to ride with him? Do they bother to teach cops the law anymore?

[@moralitycheck6715]

permeus2nd They can't put an additional person in the back of the cop car, like an ambulance. Rules I guess.

[@zOgOs48]

permeus2nd Nope, no-one else in back. Protocol.

[@P1ranh4]

This is so stupid. Protocol or not.

[@johnshaw5185]

It is a liability and safety issue!

[@LemonSte]

the guardian of an autistic child must be treated almost as an extension of them, they can't do everything by themselves they need their guardian to act on their behalf a lot of the time. I'm 19 and still need my mum to help me word things and remember information, also to talk to strangers for me because I can't do it very well. there's no reason she shouldn't have been able to get in the car with him, he was no danger to her

[@xavierreichel8254]

-They didn't even read him his rights. -They arrested him for kicking a teacher - when he's 10 and autistic. -They arrested him on the one day where he came to school... in virtually the whole year. -They acted completely uncaring and heartless the whole time. Florida.

[@nexus1g]

anibal, I should fuck myself because I'm right?

[@nexus1g]

anibal, you apparently lack a brain to be able to pose a valid argument. Good day to you.

[@seanwall2846]

nexus1g you're IQ is definitely lower then 80

[@ASJ7studios]

nexus1g my lack of argument is still way better than yours. lol

[@seanwall2846]

***** hes in his own little world

[@mikebiro3148]

They wonder why people do not trust law enforcement? This type of conduct does not help.

[@quinnmcbride4112]

"So even an adult doesn't have the right to know why they're being arrested?" Know your rights, of course they legally have to tell if if/why you're being detained or arrested!!

[@nicobambino191]

This is a gross miscarriage of justice.

[@6666Azazel]

In most countries in Europe parents and psychologist have to be present when a minor is even questioned, let alone arrested (which almost never happens).

[@arga400]

They have to be there for questioning, not for arrests

[@undisciplinedintellectual8919]

Dec Are their prisons private and for-profit?

[@mats7492]

10 year olds arent arrested with handcuffs in europe....

[@dontrustwhiteyevery1]

Dec usa..the usa white supremacy.

[@thebro.2421]

I have autism! This is disgusting! Those police should get arrested!

[@annegonzalez7939]

Cops have lost it. There's a cop fired for arresting a 6 year old girl. The school bears some of the burden of this horrible miscarriage of this so called justice.

[@glenklink9299]

The family needs to press neglect charges on the teacher and the school. Sounds like they were unequipt for his special needs.

[@troydf1892]

Pinky jones imagine calling these kids psychopaths for the sole reason that they have autism. An autistic 10 year old punching and kicking a teacher is apparently dangerous to the community, yet if he weren’t autistic he’d just be a normal boy acting up huh?

[@susansalley7556]

@Pinky jones how old are you? You are very uneducated about children with autism. Your comment is very disreputable to children with autism. As a mother of a child with autism I don't appreciate your comment.

[@wheresmydamnedkeys2179]

@@susansalley7556 looks like he deleted whatever it was. However, I would urge you to check out the details already posted of this more than 4 year old case. The case of John Benjamin Haygood is not what the mother of the accused felon (regardless of a developmental disability ) represented in the recording she only started after having been at the school for 2 hours, with deputies serving as school resource officers that she already had a history with.

[@h30202]

Somebody needs to be fired.

[@deadwaves4115]

h30202 yeah the mother is an awful parent

[@justsomerandominternetuser6379]

Many people need to be fired

[@nmnm904]

They need to sue

[@deadwaves4115]

Nmn M yeah sue somebody for doing their job. Smart

[@ocean6947]

Facts

[@passion4family]

And they wouldn't allow the mom to ride with the child. Arresting a 10yr old. TEN YEARS OLD.

[@amyr6331]

This boy didn't deserve to be arrested for no reason I hope the mother will Sue the police and the school

[@z4rion]

I have a child with autism and I can safely say the only way the police are arresting him is after they put me in a body bag.

[@AtariDork]

I'm autistic myself and I find it reassuring that you are so protective of your child. :-)

[@worldserpent731]

Yeah, right. I'm sure. I bet you won't do shit.

[@katiepopcakethegirlygirl4114]

+Harry Butte same with you

[@samanthachicca1286]

I've worked as a Therapist for Autism Specific classes for four years... it's understood that our students have special needs and act out physically at times. You cannot be surprised by this if you work with this population. We are regularly kicked, punched, bitten, etc. but it's NEVER regarded as something you PROSECUTE them for! It's a form of communication... obviously no one over there is looking at the function of this kids behavior... what happened right before he kicked the teacher?? Even if this was a gen ed student, an arrest should have never happened. Thanks (again) Florida...

[@AtariDork]

I have worked with severely autistic minors myself and I can vouch for this. Some of the staff wore their bruises with pride. It is definitely a form of communication. A neurotypical child will tell you verbally what is wrong but many autistic people have trouble with verbal communication (if they can even do it at all) and hence must resort to more physical means to get their point across, especially if they're in severe distress.

[@christinebuckingham7334]

Samantha Chicca Thank you for actually being a dedicated educator and teacher who likes children and understands their students.

[@christinebuckingham7334]

Atari2600Dork Thank you also for being a dedicated and caring professional who follows this calling, for all the right reasons.

[@littlemonsterpants]

True, it's not at all uncommon behavior My ex's little sister was a special needs girl & only 11 when I first met her (I was 17) & she used to beat the crap out of me & his friends on the regular! We never took it personally, hit or kicked back or certainly ever dreamed of pressing charges She was strong as a heard of cattle too & just a little thing... It's just part of the package sometimes & they did their Gods honest best to get her to stop but never could do much about it I used to tease I was gonna take her to the beach to fight boys & I'd take bets cuz NOBODY gonna even land a hand on my girl! Of course I wouldnt EVER seriously consider doing that but it used to make her laugh & laugh when I'd tell her shes gonna make us all rich!!! :--)

[@ashiramorris9632]

In this generation their is NO Room for error/misbehavior. Kids must think and act like a "good" adult.

[@mikemoola2101]

Kid blamed his mom. That's how unaware he was of the situation. Sickening!!

[@wheresmydamnedkeys2179]

Yeah, well I don't see here where he blamed his mom, but the truth is she is partially responsible for what took place over all. The details are posted already.

[@randykiomall8377]

teacher should be fired

[@isabelgoudie1497]

The school press charges, but teachers shouldnt be subject to being hit at work

[@ladonnabaird4378]

Yes they should

[@wheresmydamnedkeys2179]

@@rjnimbbl465 Making a determination on the basis of a developmental disability is not at the discretion of the officers, John Benjamin Haygood being as subject to the law as anyone else. The exception being that it is the role of the court to take into account any impact of a disability or disorder, which of course it did. Those other developmentally disabled classmates, as well as those individuals that advocate and intervene on their behalf, who had been victimized by John Benjamin Haygood all have the undeniable rights to press charges in the interests of their safety and well-being. Something that is being too easily dismissed and contributed to by misrepresenting the facts as if they only involved a single incident with one teacher, or rather one para-professional.

[@bob2shred894]

This is more about education in autism . Teachers should not ever be hurt but the school is responsible for getting him the special needs help he needs. Sickening.

[@cheetos1768]

The land of the free lol

[@kirstyleajeanjaquet]

I hoped that they sued the hell out of the school and police department! This is just inexcusable and heartbreaking! The boy's forever trumatized.

[@morphomatic2684]

You can't sue over a lawful arrest. The state added more charges against the boy for additional violations. At a competency hearing in January 2019, (almost 2 years after this arrest), the court found that boy is mentally handicapped, and does not understand what he did. So his charges were dismissed. That won't stop him from being arrested again if he breaks the law again. And the mother will have to go through it all again. Assault charges are required to be filed by law. Neither the school nor police have the right to change the law.

[@rjnimbbl465]

He got autism wtf... 🤦🤦People this days.. so retarded🙄🙄

[@thesilentwarrior6769]

@LordForcyVonDorcy he was talking about you ...😂🤣🤣 You lack empathy and compassion, understanding....seems like 30% Americans are like this now a days. Time have really change from when I was a little boy .so sad .

[@tamarockstar09]

It’s never smart or good idea to sue a school district, they are already a public school getting funding from tax payers and the state. Funding is already hard to get yet alone having someone sue them. Your harming the kids and the learning environment. Money from a settlement could’ve been used to give the staff a raise, but technology, fix the building. No one wins from a school being sued. Sue the individual person! Sue the police station not the school. Use that money from a settlement to train the staff better to know what to do. Education is the key not the money.

[@zamazentaandzacianfan4839]

I hate police

[@summer1rose]

This is an old video, but thank you for covering this. Heartbreaking.

[@animationdramanation5730]

No, no kid had to be arrested. Threatening to bring a gun to the school, breaking an aide's toes twice, stabbing another student, try to burn down his house, etc. Never assume a video will tell you everything always do research. His mom never brought him to court causing him to have a warrant out for his arrest. In the video where the mom claims she has "no idea" why her son is being arrested but she knows why she is the one that caused it to happen. She's trying to play dumb some people fell for it others didn't.

[@kinliepaulson639]

My mom is a teacher and she was kicked in the knee by a kid and he broke her knee when he did it. She didn’t press charges but instead made it her mission that school year to get a better understanding of the child and understand his behavior issues and do her best to help him. A bruise on a teacher from a ten year old with autism is no cause for a felony. This makes me terrified for my nephew who also has autism and has regular fits. What happens to him? Can he be charged with a felony now if he hits the wrong person because his brain is telling him to?

[@Luilak]

This would never happen in The Netherlands, because our police are not sociopaths and actually have empathy.

[@drtonni4920]

Lying Dutchman That's a lie and you know it.

[@rawkmode6315]

I see what you did there.

[@mikebridges7294]

Lying Dutchman right now many MANY women are living in fear, being gang groped and raped by extremely horny "Muslim refugees" and, after watching interviews with women who were attacked, it's clear they feel unsafe because the Police are overwhelmed with the skyrocketing , of serious crimes and, are not able to protect the citizens so, using the empathy of the Police in the Netherlands at this time carries no weight. They are refusing to go into some areas that are completely under Sharia Law! What the young lad did was a serious situation that apparantly was building up to an act of violence perpetrated against a teacher. He should be suspended for a short time, with this being the first time this occurred. Autistic children can and do, learn what is acceptable and not acceptable. Many are blaming the children but, since the assault occurred at school, the school may and should have a NO tolerance stance against violence against anyone at school. It may not be the teacher pressing charges....it could be school policy and, the Principal at the school may have been the one who called the Sherrif's Office. All this now may be out of the teachers hands. Arresting the lad was way ott and, the lesson learned could possibly the exact opposite of the intended lesson. There should have been an immediate 3 day suspension and, the day the lad was to go back to school, there should have been a meeting with his parents, to discuss how they could best move ahead with the lad's education and, to discuss WHY the arrest had to take place and, discuss what the consequences will be if the lad assaults the teacher again OR, anyone else. Sorry for the length of the reply but, me and the wife had 3 sons who had serious behavioural problems and, were often suspended....sometimes for assault....and, there even were permanent suspensions and, new schools had to be found that would accept 2 of the sons, who did the assault. It wasn't easy....matter of fact they had to taxi to school, for a 1 hour trip to and from school. Thankfully they finally ended up in schools....neither went to same school....that could meet their needs and, could handle their outbursts. Sometimes they even had to be held until they calmed down....to avoid a situation where anymore assaults could take place. There will undoubtedly be a lawsuit brought against the school. Once again, I apologise to any...if any...who read my LONG reply but, this really hit home and, resurrected hurt feelings.

[@istvanmikola6002]

Dr tonni That's not a lie, stop bulshitting. The police in The Netherlands are one of the most friendly people if you respect them. Stop the cop hate that's trying to fly over from America.

[@drtonni4920]

Istvan Mikola Dutch people and their chauvinism, unbearable.

[@susan-meaaz4879]

I'm not advocating or condoning him kicking his teacher but that's bullshit. the cops definitely should of told the mother what was going on and if this is really such an issue then why didn't they show up in October to investigate the incident.

[@AndreasA.S.]

the constable's job is to serve the warrant, and carry out the warrant, not make judgement. im sure if there was a case where it was just an out there serve, they would question it. but the aggressive kid did assault someone.

[@1iquid5nake]

Malena Popato chisps Mr. Stevens is a known troll in these comments section, pay him no mind!

[@Sincerealise]

*should've not 'should of'

[@katiecumbie4868]

If that teacher can't handle autistic children, or children in general, then they have NO BUSINESS being a teacher. I've been a teacher. I've been slapped, kicked, hit, bitten and scratched. Never ONCE did I think about calling the cops. These are CHILDREN! Being a teacher is hard. If you can't handle it, get a different job!!

[@nexus1g]

1iquid, he didn't troll. He stated clearly his position, and there's no reason to believe he's doing it just to get anyone's goat.

[@jmendez4594]

Did they even read him his rights? This should have been handled differently. Shame on the school and the police department.

[@saltycreole2673]

The cops loved doing this. Teach 'em young. Fear us!

[@lokhai7000]

I have an autistic child and this is one of my greatest fears as a parent my heart goes out to this family

[@colleenmartinez7494]

I agree and I understand! My 5 year old kids autistic. 5 years old non verbal. 24 hour care. Officers needs more training with the mentally disabled especially autism. They usually don't respond to name or commands

[@crypticpuppyn4865]

Lokhai 5000 it’s his problem because he alssulted a teacher

[@lokhai7000]

@@crypticpuppyn4865 no the problem is how they handled the situation had it been at the time of the incident it would be different but the school should also be aware of behaviors associated with autism this was done completely wrong is all I'm saying

[@itsourlife]

I am sure your kid is normal kid with autism this boy is a criminal in making and his mom is using his autism as cover to protect a criminal. Here’s his criminal history "According to State Attorney Ashley Albright, there were over 60 documented incidents of violence allegedly committed by the child against other children or the faculty between May 2013 and October 2016. Some of the documented incidents include kicking, biting, spitting and punching. The prosecutor then offered a few specific incidents. The boy reportedly kicked a male coach in the groin, punched another student in the face, stabbed another student with a pencil after he had just sharpened it and the pencil went through the other child’s jacket and punctured the skin, intentionally stomped on a female teacher’s foot while wearing steel-toed boots and broke three of her toes. “Then, when she returned to work, he stomped on her same toes and said she deserved it,” said Mr. Albright. On two different occasions, the boy reportedly told teachers he was going to come back with a gun and kill them." I wouldn't send my kid to the same school as this kid any given day.

[@lokhai7000]

@meeem in that case the mother is to blame because apparently she allows him to act out in this way special needs or not is no excuse for lack of discipline and respect

[@azizawais6886]

When you think cops can't get any worse...

[@Daniman-nk2vj]

This make me feel anger but you cant do nothing about it until court day comes

[@emiliykelley3245]

Something similar to this same thing happened to me. I am partially deaf and have a learning problem I was telling the truth and the officer made me lie

[@hannahpea29]

My kitten bit me, I'd like to file charges

[@gaigeiris9632]

Hannah Pea they'll arrest it in front of its mother, not give you a warrant, refuse to read your rights, refuse to tell you where they're taking it, then have it raped by a 45 year old man in prison, thats america for u.

[@thatgirlreacts5465]

Hannah Pea so cute reading comments like yours which are from people who have no clue about the whole story but LOVE to make fun of it as if they knew what they were talking about. So. Darn. Cute. Isn't it easy and safe to take the most "obvious" right side without doing the work of fact checking before boasting out an informed opinion? Like a walk in the park. Ignorance is bliss. Enjoy.

[@mrsauce9307]

@@thatgirlreacts5465 frr

[@dollgirl1492]

@@thatgirlreacts5465 r/whoosh to you. Take a joke Ms. Serious.

[@cindybarrow2021]

That Girl Reacts WTF? Oh, and by the way, your name really fits.

[@sarahfongheiser59]

The Betsy DeVos School for Children with Disabilities

[@rolandixor]

:)........

[@casperguylkn]

They would be dropped from a lot of schools. 'Not Profitable', or something like that.

[@Lobos222]

+John. While you might say that as a semi joke. That is actually not far from the truth. Special needs usually equals less profits overall and needs better educated staff as well...

[@politicaldunce5383]

Well, at least he's protected from Grizzly Bears

[@MrNisse-ef9by]

The education system is the perfect place to recruit new inmates for the private prison system. It's a high-five with one hand and a middle finger with the other.

[@Melanie16040]

I'm autistic as well and when I was charged with assaulting a school official at 10 or 11 back in 1997 they didn't even arrest me. Though I suspect they came quite close. I was chasing a friend and accidentally stepped on the foot of a teacher... All sorts of "If you plead guilty they'll just give you probation" and tried to coerce me to plead guilty. It cost my grandmother over $3000 for a lawyer. After many months and multiple offers of gradually lowering punishments and lesser charges the prosecutor finally dropped the case all together. It doesn't surprise me how things have got worse in this police state...

[@richardbranston-davis3259]

Only in the USA is this considered ok to arrest a child with a disability cuff him and taken to jail wow just wow word fail me🙃

[@dj2lambrini]

This country is f.... ked up.

[@davej.1762]

Yeah more than everyone knows this country is totally screwed up.

[@herculiz1455]

Is it really necessary to handcuff a 10 years old with autism?

[@katiepopcakethegirlygirl4114]

Technical yes since he's 10 and doesn't know better

[@katiepopcakethegirlygirl4114]

My bad I meant It's NOT necessary at all ,forget that I said it was😅

[@bluenil2001]

The little child has been scarred for life. Such mis-treatments lead to devastating consequences in a person's life.

[@wheresmydamnedkeys2179]

Only if you're referring to those other developmentally disabled classmates in the context of being targets of John Benjamin Haygood's habitual violence and harm. This is about more than a sole incident with a teacher. There is more information available at your fingertips in the form of additional articles, interviews, police, court, and arrest records as well as the family member's own social media from the more than 2 years since this took place. The fact is the boy, John Benjamin Haygood, had exhibited 55 aggressive and excessively violent incidents at his school alone (not counting the fire his own brother reports in his social media that he set at the family’s home), among which was a premeditated stabbing of another disabled classmate, repeatedly breaking bones with the steel toed boots his mother so thoughtfully bought him, and certainly not the least of which the TWICE HE THREATENED TO RETURN TO HIS SCHOOL IN THE FUTURE WITH A GUN AND SHOOT PEOPLE DEAD, little more than an hour away from the 17 fatal shootings and as many injuries at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland involving Nikolas Cruz. Altogether that amounted to 5 felony charges. In addition, he was raised in a household that harbored white supremacist ideologies, a developing child being a product of his environment regardless of a developmental disability. Directly from the report of the initial court appearance citing the Assistant State Attorney : "When talking about the incident that led to John Benjamin’s arrest, Mr. Albright said he has been able to document 55 incidents committed by the boy while in the Okeechobee school system. “That’s only physical aggression against the other children or faculty,” he noted. Some of the documented incidents include kicking, biting, spitting and punching. The prosecutor then offered a few specific incidents. • On one occasion, the boy kicked a male coach in the groin. • The boy punched another student in the face. • The boy stabbed another student with a pencil after he had just sharpened it and the pencil went through the other child’s jacket and punctured the skin. • The boy intentionally stomped on a female teacher’s foot while wearing steel-toed boots and broke three of her toes. “Then, when she returned to work, he stomped on her same toes and said she deserved it,” said Mr. Albright. • On two different occasions John Benjamin told teachers he was going to come back with a gun and kill them." Making a determination on the basis of a developmental disability is not at the discretion of the officers, John Benjamin Haygood being as subject to the law as anyone else. The exception being that it is the role of the court to take into account any impact of a disability or disorder, which of course it did. Those other developmentally disabled classmates, as well as those individuals that advocate and intervene on their behalf, who had been victimized and threatened by John Benjamin Haygood all have the undeniable rights to press charges in the interests of their safety and well-being. Something that is being too easily dismissed and contributed to by misrepresenting the facts as if they only involved a single incident with one teacher, or rather one para-professional, Brandon Rose. Who made a criminal complaint, as noted in numerous articles not because of a relatively commonplace minor assault from a developmentally disabled boy, but to "get the ball rolling" to assure the safety and well-being of others. Since it was clear to him, and correctly so, the boy's parents refused to take his escalating threats and instances of violence and harm seriously. The officer’s having a valid warrant were not obligated to discuss or get into a debate with the mother, who clearly was aware of the outstanding charge. This confirmed in subsequent interviews, though Luanne Haygood even in her own dialogue in her own complete recording can be heard referencing the incident from “months ago” in the context of it being the source of the initial criminal charge and the outstanding warrant. That’s 6 months she knew and had the opportunity to have addressed the initial charge with the proper authorities, but failed to before the outstanding warrant was enforced for the charge filed with the State Attorney’s Office the prior November. The deputy on duty having coincidentally been the same that took the initial complaint. As you can see the officers did not allow themselves to be drawn into any conflict or battle of wills that might only cause matters to escalate. A difference of opinions serving no purpose in front of the boy. Especially when it can be observed that a simple inquiry from an officer was met by the mother snapping, “No. He’s not going to be okay!” Not allowing a power struggle to ensue when needing to intervene with a person with developmental disabilities, as well as their parent who frequently struggles with their own disorders, being a key element of strategies for crisis intervention and prevention. This was by no means John Benjamin Haygood's first experience in a patrol car either. According to his mother in subsequent streamed interviews, having been escorted to the psychiatric unit for assessment due to being identified as a threat to himself and others on a number of occasions. Which is a normal procedure in non-secure settings treating the mentally ill and developmentally disabled in those circumstances. In these instances handcuffs are not just a regulatory issue but help prevent self-injurious behavior. Neither was it the mother's first experience with those of her brood of 7 children being placed under arrest, or for that matter convicted, by a long shot. Ultimately the court, as is its role, took his disorders, which behaviors strongly indicate include an oppositional defiant disorder and or a conduct disorder as well as ASD and ADHD, into account and adjudicated him as incompetent. Which provides safeguards that prevent his future access to any firearms, as well as the court assuring there is provision of additional intervention and oversight at his current placement at the Mountaineers School of Autism in West Palm Beach. These safeguards further not requiring any conviction, incarceration in juvenile detention, or any punitive measures. Most importantly preventing a repeat or mirror of circumstances that contributed to the 17 shooting fatalities at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland involving Nikolas Cruz, as well instances where others had likewise made good on their threats. Those who had unfortunately not been barred from access to firearms despite histories and circumstances that in hindsight clearly indicated the action was warranted. Those like Adam Lanza, and even James Egan Holmes and Devin Patrick Kelley.

[@CK8smallville]

Are they allowed to separate a minor from their parent? Isnt parental guidance always required!

[@ashleighschamper5161]

I am on the spectrum and I understand why he’s so upset regardless of the charges. I don’t even let my mom or my sister hug me without me initiating it, it’s a part of it. Poor kid

[@alexandraalexfischer]

I have autism to and don't like hugs either

[@gingerredshoes]

This poor guy is gonna be un therapy for years over the feelings bodily autonomy violation alone. The word "violation" selected intentionally.

[@ghettogrower3499]

It's called not wanting to be touched, everyone feels the same nothing special about you

[@levanahyll5884]

@Ashleigh, since you're on the spectrum, what in your opinion should have been done? This child has physically assaulted classmates with disabilities as well as his teachers. Apparently he also tried to set his home on fire and has on numerous occasions threatened to shoot up his school. Should he be allowed to continue to behave this way with no consequences until he makes due his threats and people die? I showed my son this video. My son is autistic. He's 27. I explained what was happening and he said if the kid was behaving violently then he deserved what he got. This is what my autistic nonviolent son said.

[@linato1855]

@@levanahyll5884, my 15yr old autistic grandson is not “ allowed” as you put it, to behave in any way, he does what he does because he can’t tell the difference nor can he control his outbursts/meltdowns, nor could he answer the question you asked your son. In a proper setting, the teacher would have had an aide physically able to restrain, for lack of a better word, the child in question. There are different levels of severity in autism...some have even eaten their own feces, not knowing what they’re doing. Don’t wonder how I know...By the way he’s now heavily medicated and the negative comments are still coming...

[@lunaamore2713]

The teacher held a grudge towards a child with special needs purposely entrapped him to be arrested. Kicking your teacher is not okay that's for sure but a teacher working with autistic children should already have the understanding ,everyday is not perfect. Why would you wait that long to handle the situation. They targeted him. They could have simply suspended him. You know what's interesting a young girl being arrested at school for checking on her mother who was ill she was arrested that day. For checking on her mother with a phone call. She didn't have to wait 2 weeks. Different situation I know but same result.

[@justwantedffdtf.n.6476]

Judith Mendez you're an idiot.

[@justwantedffdtf.n.6476]

Judith Mendez my point was mental midget was for you to provide proof to your statement that mentally disabled people are criminals. As I expected you could not provide any proof. I even went as far as to provide you a example to help you provide me proof to your claim. Yet even my example could not help stimulate your simplistic neanderthal brain. I mean really how low is your education and de-evolved is your brain. Sadly critical thinking is not your forte, thus you show your prejudice and ignorance by making a blanket statement about a group of people based on hatred, childish maturity, and lack of knowledge. I tell you what grow up, start reading more, and stop watching "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" and all other tripe reality television. You're a sad and pathetic child.

[@Fionabejeweled2001]

He can't help his autism yeah kicking a teacher is not ok if that happens send him to the principals office give him time out

[@Fionabejeweled2001]

My old secondary school in Ireland had an autism unit for kids with autism and that happens a lot but the people there can handle it

[@martitta1]

I worked with 2 autistic boys (as a help of a teacher), they could not communicate, only repeated some learned stuff, one had an attack and bit me and hit me. I 'm alive and well, nothing happened. People need to stop calling cops, and making scenes when something that "trivial" happens. Really arrest an autistic boy? This is bullshit, guys!

[@divinedevil]

Feel of the handcuffs & taste of jail food, even if for a short time, once experienced, the fear of police & jail is gone. It'll be replaced by anger, resentment, confusion, humiliation & loneliness, & betrayal. Ironically, people responsible for keeping the child safe from crime, just created a potential criminal.

[@wheresmydamnedkeys2179]

Or maybe the facts are important to consider since they've been available for years now and have been repeatedly posted for easy availability. it's a more than 4 year old case that's been through the courts. The mother knew about the order to appear that became a take and hold warrant, because they were a no show, since the prior November, 6 months. The kid had 55 incidents of violence and aggression that included preparing for and then stabbing another student, breaking bones, and no less than twice threatened to return to the school in the future with a gun and shoot people dead. This all less than about 90 minutes from where Nickolas Cruz shot and killed 17, plus resulting in another distraught kid taking his own life, regarding the school at Parkland. Altogether, JB Haygood was charged with 5 felonies. Further, the family of John Benjamin Haygood here has examples of White Supremacist content and admitted drug abuse in publicly available social media that together with other of the family members conviction record, as well as a charge of domestic violence that rounds out the environmental influences. The officer's by the way also worked shifts as resource officers at the school. There are previous reports and interactions with JB haygood and his family with the local sheriff's dept. The officer on duty was in fact the one that took the complaint 6 months previous to enforcing the outstanding warrant from the State attorney's office. They, as is typical, had escorted JBH in the past to the local hospital psychiatric unit for assessment. These people already had interactions and were not strangers to each other. This is not apparent as the mother, Luanne Haygood, only started her recording after they'd already been at the school for more than 2 hours. The other students and their advocates have a right to press charges in the interests of their safety and well being. No less than John Benjamin Haygood was entitled to, and received, a fair hearing taking his age and disorders into account. Yet the vast majority of current comments don't come close to have bothered to checked the date this took place, let alone what further information became available, or even the outcome decided by the court. All of which is repeatedly posted, and all at your fingertips at a minimum of effort. The article itself was never updated, altered or retracted with the exception of the merchandising.Though it's not the only instance by far, and did no actual investigating of it's own. Despite the outcome and additional available information, the majority of the comments are no better informed than many from 4 years ago. I wish I could say I was surprised. Directly from the report of the initial court appearance citing the Assistant State Attorney : "When talking about the incident that led to John Benjamin’s arrest, Mr. Albright said he has been able to document 55 incidents committed by the boy while in the Okeechobee school system. “That’s only physical aggression against the other children or faculty,” he noted. Some of the documented incidents include kicking, biting, spitting and punching. The prosecutor then offered a few specific incidents. • On one occasion, the boy kicked a male coach in the groin. • The boy punched another student in the face. • The boy stabbed another student with a pencil after he had just sharpened it and the pencil went through the other child’s jacket and punctured the skin. • The boy intentionally stomped on a female teacher’s foot while wearing steel-toed boots and broke three of her toes. “Then, when she returned to work, he stomped on her same toes and said she deserved it,” said Mr. Albright. • On two different occasions John Benjamin told teachers he was going to come back with a gun and kill them." Here for instance we have a particularly telling example of the family’s social media taken directly from the elder brother’s public account, on which the mother, Luanne Haygood, has also posted and made acknowledgements. Also very accessible. She has also voiced her extreme pride in this son. In his complete and unedited quote directly from his social media he says: "Avery Haygood September 20, 2016 · I was fortunate enough at work today and able to pay for and serve Mr. Daniel carver and his family! Too bad I was to concentrated on my first impression (which I I did ) to ask for an autograph. Oh well. It still will always be a day Ill remember!" In case you don't know who Daniel Carver is, he is a white nationalist and former Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan. Real nice family ties. White supremacy. What an influence for a mentally ill child with aggressive and violent tendencies huh? The kid is also undeniably a product of his environment, regardless of any developmental disability. Ultimately the court, as is its role, took his disorders, which behaviors strongly indicate include an oppositional defiant disorder and or a conduct disorder as well as ASD and ADHD, into account and adjudicated him as incompetent. Which provides safeguards that prevent his future access to any firearms, as well as the court assuring there is provision of additional intervention and oversight. These safeguards further not requiring any conviction, incarceration in juvenile detention, or any punitive measures. Most importantly preventing a repeat or mirror of circumstances that contributed to the 17 shooting fatalities in relatively nearby Parkland involving Nikolas Cruz, as well instances where others had likewise made good on their threats. Those who had unfortunately not been barred from access to firearms despite histories and circumstances that in hindsight clearly indicated the action was warranted. Those like Adam Lanza, and even James Egan Holmes and Devin Patrick Kelley. This would not be the case had the officers not enforced the outstanding warrant for the initial charge that was filed with the State Attorney's Office the prior November. Which despite having been aware of it and having the opportunity to simply respond without police intervention for 6 months, the mother failed to address with the proper authorities. In fact, according to her own social media she didn't even make an effort to obtain copies of any police reports until June 1st, even after the boy had his initial hearing.

[@UnknownNameUnknownNumber]

I mean since the mom was video taping, just reading his rights on tape would've benefit the police heavily. Then the only person the mom can blame is who ever called the cops in the first place

[@calcober]

He appears to have behavioural issues, but he's 10 and autistic. Common sense needs to be applied here.

[@nexus1g]

Maybe sense is being applied. Do you see how much this mother enabled and even promoted the child's poor behavior? She is not raising him right.

[@etrememasters1]

Not raising him right? your pathetic.

[@nexus1g]

etrememasters1, that mother's ability to properly raise a high-functioning autistic boy is pathetic. She can't distinguish between deliberate behavioral problems and autism.

[@nexus1g]

Amen, consider that just maybe I'm right.

[@etrememasters1]

So the mother shouldve what made him keep going to school then? She pulled him out and started home schooling him then came in for mandatory testing and he gets arresting there is no parenting issue there hes autistic hes gonna do shit she cant control where do you see her promoting that behavior when she didnt even know about it stop assuming things and stating them as facts.

[@ellsworthschonfeld6489]

I just witnessed a 10 year child being KIDNAPPED by the police.

[@septoseysgames7689]

Ellsworth Schonfeld dummy

[@ghostseekerxiii8061]

Ellsworth Schonfeld WTF

[@videlonlyfans8495]

They didn't show paperwork or a warrant so it basically was

[@Gwazi]

Ellsworth Schonfeld he wasn’t kidnapped

[@norwegiancrazygamer9706]

+sexy mia owens Your name is WTF. did you know that? NO OFFENCE!

[@broadleyboy2]

Hitting a child is unacceptable and by the same token the child hitting a teacher is unacceptable .

[@lebogangradebe4323]

What kind of monster do you have to be to handle a child like this

[@jonanderson4280]

What is it with police and handcuffs? What is a 10 yo gonna do to the police to require handcuffs? It's a way to humiliate suspects, that's all.

[@yoyoyeah9083]

Jon anderson yup

[@chinoschmino9108]

Jon anderson A kid can still pose a threat. A kid can still use a gun or set off a bomb. A kid can use a knife. A kid can kill.

[@aaliyahetc.6687]

He could Run away,bite/hit them etc...but they should've explained the situation to the kid better smh.

[@wheresmydamnedkeys2179]

One of this kids 55 recorded aggressive incidents did include his stabbing another student, but the bottom line is that anyone that gets transported in a patrol car that is being held for a crime is handcuffed. You folks act like you don't know that juvenille detention centers exist. Further, looking over the family's history, and the other 6 kids, they certainly are aware of it. The other thing to consider is that this boy has already been escorted by the police to the secure psychiatric unit for assessment due to being a threat to himself and others a number of times in the past. Handcuffs besides being a regulatory issue help prevent self injurious behavior.

[@woodiemarv]

Its procedure I rather they always follow procedure then just make it up like they always do. I do hear you though 10 year old arrested smh

[@loriwentz3724]

The school set him up. The school did not communicate with parent because it was intentional and purposeful, NOT just some kind of miscommunication. by the school. What kind of people are working in that school to put a boy that is only 10 years old in jail, and on top of that he had to stay over night in jail. We do not put kids in jail for hitting a teacher, that is considered a behavior issue, NOT a criminal act. If I were this parent I would take action against the school and hire a Special Education Lawyer. That poor boy spent over night in jail. Since when it is legal for a schools to put kids in jail for behavioral problems. What do we have to do *make laws* for the schools that make it so schools can't be able to put kids in jail for behavioral problems?? He has Autism!! And the Parent has the right to know what the child did wrong on the day that it actually happened, not days later. Maybe the punishment for teacher & the principal of this school needs to be that they spend a MONTH in jail for violating this little boys rights . The school should be embarrassed that they did this to this little boy!! I really hope the parent hired a special education lawyer to help her.

[@supermariof0521]

I'd hate to imagine what that kids night in jail was like.

[@skylla7452]

" What kind of people are working in that school to put a boy that is only 10 years old in jail, and on top of that he had to stay over night in jail. We do not put kids in jail for hitting a teacher, that is considered a behavior issue, NOT a criminal act." Assault is a criminal act. "Since when it is legal for a schools to put kids in jail for behavioral problems." its legal to put kids in jail for assault "schools can't be able to put kids in jail for behavioral problems" the school isn't in charge of pressing charges or arresting people that goes to the Courts/Police and the Teacher who was assaulted. "Maybe the punishment for teacher & the principal of this school needs to be that they spend a MONTH in jail for violating this little boys rights. they did nothing wrong and that would be false imprisonment which is a violation of their rights.

[@dannyboyo4412]

Lori Wentz speaking of the school, for the record this is not the cops fault he doesn't give orders he takes them

[@natashamccrackin5019]

Actually violating civil rights is against the law and punishment can mean imprisonment. And yes this 10 year old autistic boys rights were violated.This boy does not have total control over his actions when he gets to a certain point. It is a part of having autism. Teachers and aids who work with is population have to have proper training. The teacher was either incompetent for not knowing or knew and didn't care about the behaviors of those with autism. And arresting the kid during a only day that he was back at the school is fishy on so many levels. ""Assault is a criminal act" then should we lock up all kids who have a fight with each other? NO, because id hinders development in kids (all kids). People jump on the band wagon of arresting a locking kids up. That is a huge trauma done to a child that will forever hinder all stages of development. Those school officials and the teacher need to understand the trauma they just put that kid through and how unnecessary the whole arrest and pressing charges against the boy was.

[@KK-pv5ud]

So it's ok for the teacher to get assaulted just because the kid has autism and the parents have no control over him? What about the teacher's right to be safe at work? Yes the school went about it the wrong way and yes the cops have to tell people what they are being arrested for and read them their Miranda rights, so they messed up too. However, you can't just excuse this boy's violent behavior just because he has autism. Are we going to say "oh this poor autistic boy" when he rapes and beats up some girl in the future?

[@dianarockwell6256]

How can they take this child without its mother?

[@jay-d8349]

Where was the child protective service ?