Trip Elementary School parents feel betrayed by teacher's arrest
Brad Miller feels betrayed by the teacher and school administration, accusing them of downplaying the situation after Brian Hill's arrest for inappropriate behavior with students.
Surveillance video allegedly shows Hill fondling Miller's daughter for over 5 minutes, contradicting the school's initial minimization of the incident.
Miller urges other parents to come forward if they suspect their children were victims, with his attorney providing an email address for reporting concerns.
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - A Gwinnett County father is speaking out after his daughter's kindergarten teacher at Trip Elementary School was arrested earlier this month, accused of inappropriately touching students in his class.
What we know
Brad Miller said he feels betrayed by both the teacher and the school administration, which he believes tried to downplay the situation after 29-year-old Brian Hill was arrested May 5. Hill is charged with first-degree cruelty to children and simple battery.
"It's…I don't even have words. There's no words," Miller said.
What they're saying
Miller's attorney, Mitch Skandalakis, said they believe Hill engaged in inappropriate behavior with Miller's daughter and other female kindergarten students since the beginning of the school year.
"He was stroking her hair. He drew her close to him in an embrace. And again, this is bizarre behavior," Skandalakis said.
Miller said the school first notified families in a March 31 email titled "Staffing Update," which simply stated that Hill had resigned and was being replaced. Days later, Miller said the school principal called and minimized the situation.
"Oh, she just got patted on the head," Miller recalled being told.
But police later contacted Miller and showed him surveillance video of the alleged incident.
"He goes, grabs a chair, pulls the chair up right up on my daughter, and then proceeds to fondle her for over 5 minutes," Miller said. "Something like this should not get downplayed. An adult male touches kindergarten kids…it's just shattered. You know, all my belief and trust in the system."
"The damage has been done and there's a fork in the road," Miller said. "Either you protect kids or you protect your image and the optics of all of this. And unfortunately, it feels like they took the wrong path."
The other side
Gwinnett County Public Schools declined to comment on specifics, citing the ongoing investigation, but said in a statement that Hill was "promptly removed from the classroom and did not return to the school" once the allegations were discovered. Police were also notified immediately, the district said.
Timeline
March 31 - Miller receives an email from school officials titled "staffing update."
April 1 - He gets a call from the principal.
May 5 - Hill was arrested.
What's next
Miller is urging other parents who suspect their children may have been victims to come forward. His attorney has created an email address for families seeking to report concerns.
What you can do
Those who believe their child may have been a victim can email justicefortripkindergarten@gmail.com.
The Source
FOX 5's Eric Mock spoke with parents and guardians at Trip Elementary School for this article.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
12 minutes ago
- Yahoo
High School Basketball Player Called Mom to Ask If He Could Bring Home a Friend — Within the Hour He Was Dead
An Alabama family is seeking answers in the killing of 17-year-old D'Marcus RigginsNEED TO KNOW D'Marcus Riggins died after being shot last week His mother Tykeshia Riggins is raising funds for his funeral No arrests have been named and a reward is offered for information regarding the shootingAn Alabama high school athlete was fatally shot after practice last week, leaving his family and community shaken. D'Marcus Riggins, 17, died in the hospital following a shooting in Sylacauga, Ala., late Friday evening, Aug. 8, the Sylacauga Police Department said in a statement. Officers responding to a call of shots fired found D'Marcus and another person suffering from gunshot wounds at the scene, per the statement. The other person had non-life-threatening injuries while police had to render CPR to D'Marcus. D'Marcus, a basketball player at B.B. Comer Memorial High School, was only days into his senior year, ABC 3340 and reported. His mother, Tykeshia Riggins told ABC 3340 she spoke to D'Marcus about an hour before he was shot. Earlier that day, D'Marcus went to play basketball with friends and at one point, called his mother to check if he could bring a friend over, per the outlet. About an hour later, he was shot while walking to his car after dropping someone off, Tykeshia said per ABC 3340. A GoFundMe was set up to assist her with funeral costs. "He was only 17 years old — full of life, dreams, and love," Tykeshia wrote in the fundraiser, adding she was "devastated, heartbroken, and still in shock." "I'll never see my firstborn again, the one that really made me a mother... the one that would always tell me... 'We gonna be alright, Mom... I got you... that's the most horrific feeling ever," she said, according to ABC 3340. In a statement shared by ABC 3340, the Talladega County Schools said they were "deeply saddened" by D'Marcus' passing, and offered students an opportunity for prayer in remembrance of the slain teen. As of Tuesday afternoon, police had not made arrests or announced a possible motive or shared tips about the suspect. A $1,000 reward has been announced by Crime Stoppers for information on the shooting, reported. Anyone with information is urged to reach out to Investigations Sgt. Vinson at 256-391-4386, Central Alabama Crime Stoppers at 1-833-251-7867, or 911 in case of an emergency. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
12 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Walmart To Pay $5.6 Million In Settlement For Overcharging Customers, Violating California Laws
Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) has agreed to pay a hefty sum of $5.6 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the retail giant of overcharging its customers and selling products with less weight than labeled. Walmart Sued For Overcharging, False Advertising Claims The lawsuit, filed by four California counties, alleges that Walmart overcharged customers and sold products, including produce, baked goods, and other prepared items, with less weight than indicated on the label, reported USA Today. Check out the current price of WMT stock here. Trending: The same firms that backed Uber, Venmo and eBay are investing in this pre-IPO company disrupting a $1.8T market — The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office in California alleged that Walmart illegally charged customers more than the lowest advertised or posted prices, actions that reportedly violate the state's False Advertising and Unfair Competition Laws. The District Attorney's office maintained that these actions by Walmart contravene California's False Advertising and Unfair Competition Laws. District Attorney Jeff Rosen emphasized, 'When someone brings an item to the register to be scanned, the price must be right.' Walmart has faced similar accusations before; in 2012, it paid $2.1 million for overcharging customers, violating a 2008 court Faces New Lawsuit Amid Growth Strategy Shift This latest lawsuit adds to a series of legal challenges that Walmart has faced recently. In July 2025, the Trump Organization sued Walmart along with other online sellers for allegedly marketing counterfeit Trump-branded products. These legal issues come at a time when Walmart is seeking to maintain its revenue growth amid macroeconomic concerns and tariffs. In June 2025, the company was reportedly exploring new strategies, such as the introduction of 'dark stores', to support its growth. Read Next: 'Scrolling To UBI' — Deloitte's #1 fastest-growing software company allows users to earn money on their phones. You can invest today for just $0.30/share. Bezos' Favorite Real Estate Platform Launches A Way To Ride The Ongoing Private Credit Boom Image via Shutterstock UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? This article Walmart To Pay $5.6 Million In Settlement For Overcharging Customers, Violating California Laws originally appeared on Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
12 minutes ago
- Associated Press
Airman arrested in fatal shooting that led Global Strike Command to pause using Sig Sauer's M18s
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — An airman has been arrested in connection with a shooting death that led the U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command to suspend use of Sig Sauer's M18 handgun. The weapon has been the subject of lawsuits in which plaintiffs allege the gun is susceptible to firing without the trigger being pulled. The unidentified airman was arrested on suspicion of making a false official statement, obstruction of justice and involuntary manslaughter, the Air Force said in a statement Tuesday. The statement did not say when the airman was arrested or detail his or her suspected role in the death of Brayden Lovan, 21, of the 90th Security Forces Squadron, 90th Missile Wing at F.E. Warren Air Force Base outside Cheyenne on July 20. As of Tuesday, the Air Force had not disclosed the circumstances surrounding the shooting, saying it remained under investigation. Military law does not allow a suspect to be publicly identified before charges are referred for court martial. Lovan died less than two years into his Air Force career. He began his first active-duty assignment at F.E. Warren in November 2023. The base oversees 150 Minuteman III ICBMs in silos scattered across southeastern Wyoming, northeastern Colorado and southwestern Nebraska. While the involuntary manslaughter charge hinted at human culpability, the M18 suspension by Global Strike Command remained in effect Tuesday. Security Forces airmen have been ordered to inspect the guns to 'identify any immediate safety concerns.' Security Forces airmen have been armed with M4 rifles during the M18 pause to ensure no lapse in security, according to the Air Force. The M18 is made by New Hampshire-based Sig Sauer, which is defending itself against multiple lawsuits alleging that its popular related gun, the P320 pistol, can go off without the trigger being pulled. Sig Sauer denies the claims, saying the P320 is safe and the problem is user error. It has prevailed in some cases. An email message seeking comment from Sig Sauer on the Air Force arrest was sent Tuesday. The M18 is the official sidearm of all branches of the U.S. military, according to Sig Sauer. So far, only Global Strike Command — which oversees the Air Force's bombers and ICBMs — has paused its use.
