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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Detroit substitute teacher under investigation, accused of assaulting students
The Brief A substitute teacher at a Detroit charter school allegedly got physical with their kids when they wouldn't behave. Detroit police confirmed the case is under investigation. DETROIT (FOX 2) - A substitute teacher at a Detroit charter school is out of a job after parents say they allegedly got physical with their kids when they wouldn't behave. Meanwhile, another mother says another teacher at the same school did the same thing. What they're saying Kenyata Walters says her daughter's 3rd grade homeroom teacher crossed the line at Detroit Edison Public School Academy on the city's east side. "She said she hit me. And I'm like who? Like what happened? And she's like "my teacher. She hit me on my back. And it hurt," she said. "Immediately I went over to the 7th Precinct because it's like maybe three blocks away. We made a report and there, the officer asked me: "hey did you happen to check your daughter for any bruises? I check her for a bruise and sure enough in the lower part of her back there's a bruise, about a fist size in her lower back." Detroit police confirmed the case is under investigation. Dig deeper The alleged incident comes the same day parents learned a substitute teacher was fired for, "acting in ways that did not meet our school's standards" - according to a memo sent out to parents by school administrators. This happened after several parents reported the sub allegedly pushed and shoved their kids - trying to get them to behave. FOX 2 went to an Oakland County home listed by an executive with the organization that runs Detroit Edison Public School Academy. No one wanted to talk. However, officials who are affiliated with the non-profit "New Paradigm For Education," said in the memo that student safety is a top priority, adding that they've fully addressed the situation in accordance with their policies. What's next Kenyata says she's still waiting for the school to take action after what she says happened to her daughter, an ordeal she won't soon forget.
CBC
13-05-2025
- CBC
West Kent parent thought school reported 2023 incident to police; investigators were never called
Charlottetown Police say a parent visited their headquarters in August of 2024 looking for an update on the investigation into a substitute teacher who allegedly improperly touched her child. But nobody from the school or the Public Schools Branch had reported the allegations to police. CBC's Nicola MacLeod has the story.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Palm Bay substitute teacher used Instagram to message underage student, police say
The Brief Ajani McPherson, 27, used "vanish mode" on Instagram to send a nude picture to an underage student, police said. McPherson admitted to knowing the student's age and sending the photo, according to an arrest affidavit. PALM BAY, Fla. - A Palm Bay substitute teacher has been arrested after he allegedly shared an inappropriate photo of himself with a female student. Ajani McPherson, 27, used "vanish mode" on Instagram to send a nude picture to an underage student, police said. Why you should care Newly released court documents outline the conversation between Ajani McPherson and the underage student. According to a police affidavit, McPherson admitted to knowing the student's age and sending her a nude photo. The student recorded the messages on another phone and reported McPherson to the School Resource Officer. According to the affidavit, on May 8, McPherson began messaging the student on Instagram. McPherson allegedly asked the student if she had a boyfriend. Police stated the student asked McPherson if he knew how old she was, to which he replied yes and told her he was 27. McPherson continued messaging with the student, allegedly sending a message stating he wanted to tell her something, but she couldn't tell anyone. At that point, investigators said the student agreed to put the conversation on "vanish mode" and that's when McPherson allegedly sent the student a fully nude photo of himself. Vanish mode on Instagram lets people send each other disappearing messages, photos, videos and other content which then disappears when vanish mode is turned off or someone leaves the chat. In vanish mode, you cannot copy, save, or forward messages and if a screenshot is taken, the other user receives a notification. What they're saying Tech expert and co-founder of the company Jason Thatcher, says vanish mode causes messages to be automatically deleted. "Once the session ends, the whole message will disappear. Very similar to like a signal and different messaging apps," said Thatcher. "It's both a privacy and a security feature as well to make sure no one can go back and look at that chat." Thatcher says since the messages disappear, vanish mode can create concerns for parents trying to keep their children safe online. "The one thing I stress is that it's always okay to come to Mom and Dad and vocalize if you're ever in danger, have a concern, or something weird," said Thatcher. "Having that safe communication path with your kids, It's really important in this day and age." STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source A Palm Bay Police affidavit states what conversations were allegedly exchanged between McPherson and the underage student. Instagram's website provides an explanation as to what vanish mode does. Tech expert and co-founder of the company Jason Thatcher, explains why vanish mode is used and why it could be concerning for parents protecting their kids.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Marion County substitute teacher accused of sexual relationship with middle school student
The Brief A substitute teacher is behind bars in Marion County, accused of having a sexual relationship with a middle school student. The Marion County Sheriff's Office believes there could be more victims, and is asking people with information to come forward. ORLANDO, Fla. - A substitute teacher is behind bars in Marion County, accused of having a sexual relationship with a middle school student. What we know Dianely Torres has fourteen felony charges against her for sending and receiving sexually explicit material to and from a middle school student. That list of charges could grow. This was a long-term sub, meaning she was filling in for an extended period of time, not just on a day-by-day basis. Timeline Horizon Academy sent parents a notice about this arrest, saying Torres was removed from the classroom the moment the complaint was lodged, and has not been on school property since. Below is a timeline of events, as reported by authorities: December 3, 2024: Dianely Torres hired with ESS, the company from which the Marion County Public School District gets its substitute teachers, on December 3rd, 2024. December 16, 2024: Torres gets in trouble for messaging students on Discord February 20, 2025: A student reports seeing Torres with a student's head in her lap, massing him. Torres is fired. February 21, 2025: Administration at Horizon Academy reports Torres to the school resource deputy, beginning the Marion County Sheriff's Office investigation March 6, 2025: A search warrant of the messages between Torres and the middle school student reveal sexually explicit images and discussion of sexual acts. April 15, 2025: The student victim's grandmother reported to the Sheriff's Office that she suspected Torres and the victim may be meeting up in person. She checks the student's messages on Discord and finds explicit images sent between him and Torres. May 7, 2025: Torres admits to deputies she and the student had a "dating" relationship. What they're saying The Marion County Sheriff's Office is asking people with information to come forward, and help hold the substitute teacher accountable. "These are predators and it is scary to have people like that around children," said Valerie Strong with the Sheriff's Office. She also reminds parents to always monitor their kids' social media usage. "Parents need to know what their children are doing on these platforms, know who they're talking to. And if they are talking to a teacher or an adult that they shouldn't be on a platform with, go to that person's supervisor, let the police know, look to see what their children are talking with them about. We have to keep our kids safe." What's next Detectives are now reviewing evidence that Torres may have met up with the student in person for sexual acts. She told deputies she did so at least three times. If they find that to be true, that will add to her charges. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local: Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source The information in this article comes from information shared by the Marion County Sheriff's Office, and reporting done by FOX 35's Marie Edinger.
CBC
07-05-2025
- CBC
P.E.I. MLAs ask questions about when and why officials must report cases of suspected wrongdoing
P.E.I. has a legislated 'duty to report' requiring anyone with reasonable grounds to suspect a child is being abused to report that to the director of child protection or police as soon as possible. That didn't happen in the case of a substitute teacher who pleaded guilty last week to sexual interference in an incident involve an Island primary school student. As CBC's Kerry Campbell reports, opposition parties want to know why.
