Suspect's Family Suffers Threats After SME School Fight Felony Charges

There are a lot of reasons why this story is important but here's what stands out from our perspective: 

FAMILIES NOW STAND CULPABLE FOR STUDENT FIGHTS AMID ERA OF SOCIAL MEDIA CULTURE WAR SHAMING!!!

We agree with the some of what was spoken in this interview . . . The suspect's father clearly regrets the use of a racial slur AND the physical altercation caught on camera wherein his son was recorded punching a young female.

But the bigger picture the confronts every parent no matter their demographics or political leanings:

Youngsters are now under constant surveillance at the hands of other students and allegations regarding their actions are documented for the world to witness and judge. This is a circumstance unprecedented in human history as youth in Western nations are now content fodder for a global audience.

Here's an effort to share both sides of the story after the narrative has been set by national news outlets:

He says his son had a concussion and eye injury from the fight.

He believes he, his wife, and their four other children are not safe based on social media threats also exposing their home address.

“I feel like we’re probably going to have to move. How is he going to go back to that school?,” he said.

SUSPECT'S father says SUSPECT is currently in protective custody while his case is pending.

He says both his son and the entire family face an uncertain and challenging future.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

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