Bully Tries To Poison Student With Peanuts

A Kentucky Eighth-Grader Faces Charges Of Wanton Endangerment For Attacking Classmate

(AP)  An eighth-grader was charged with wanton endangerment after allegedly putting crumbled peanut butter cookies in the lunchbox of another student with a severe allergy to peanuts.

The allergic student, also an eighth-grader, did not eat the cookies and did not suffer a reaction.

Fayette County public schools spokeswoman Lisa Deffendall said the incident occurred Thursday on the Morton Middle School running track, where students had gone to eat lunch and enjoy the warm weather.

As the students neared the end of their lunchtime, a student was seen putting the crumbled cookies in the allergic student's lunchbox, she said.

It was well known the other student suffered from severe peanut allergies, Deffendall said. There was no known history of problems between the two 13-year-old students, she said.

After an investigation, the student was arrested on a felony wanton endangerment charge and has been removed from the school, Deffendall said.

A person is charged with felony, or first-degree, wanton endangerment when someone is suspected of engaging in conduct that causes the danger of death or physical injury to another person, according to state legal statutes.

The student will face charges in the juvenile criminal justice system.

Deffendall could not comment on specific administrative action taken against the student, but said an expulsion comes only after a decision by the school board.

Letters went home Friday to parents of Morton students notifying them of the incident.

There is no districtwide policy regarding peanut or other food allergies, Deffendall said. Schools that have students with food allergies tailor policies to protect them. Some schools have separate "peanut-free" tables. Because a number of Morton students have known peanut and sesame seed allergies, families have been asked not to send those foods to school.

For those allergic to peanuts, even trace amounts of peanut oil can cause severe reactions and even death. Symptoms can include hives, welts and swelling that can restrict airways. Earlier this month, it was reported that a 13-year-old boy died in Australia at a school camp due to an allergic reaction to peanuts.

[libsrweak]

I once had repsect for the leaeders of this nation.
And the schools.
They use to help the pupils.
Now all they care about it the end of the and that pay check.
There are kids that fail thru the cracks
This boy is one
Thank ye America the once great nation now becoming a 3rd world nation.

Posted by MichelleM99 at 03:44 AM : Apr 21, 2008
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really..who did you actually respected?

[nlm2383]

I meant that we could "what if" because someone stated "what if the kid had died." And we could "what if" this thing to death but it won''''t change the facts. I just believe that trying a 13 year old for attempted murder isn''''t the best way to deal with this. As a parent of a disabled child I know what it does to a kid to be bullied, but even if it were my kid i still wouldn''''t want them to try the child for attempted murder.

Posted by fabrat1

So a wife hires a hit man to kill her husband, but it just so happens that the hit man is either one to go to the cops or a cop himself. What then? I guess we don''t charge her with attempted murder because he''s not dead...? What a terrible theory you have.

[excoachken]

In a way, it is partially "Bush''s fault," at least as much as teens giving bj''s is "Clinton''s fault." The Cowardly Cowboy has made "Bullying" his #1 way to handle international relations (Iraq, Korea, Iran,Venezuela)and domestic policy (veto, veto, veto). Do you remember "Bring ''em on!" or "I am the decider!" or other arrogant, ignorant, and abusive statements that this fool has made. He is a "role model" for our youth, and many middle schoolers do not understand that he is just another stupid adult bully!

[nonayabiness]

The kid trying to poison the other needs to be expelled from any school for the remainder of this year and next and attend a juvenile detention program. Then, after serving his time, receiving treatment and graduating 2 years after the rest of his classmates, perhaps he will learn from the severity of his prank.

[michellem99-2009]

I once had repsect for the leaeders of this nation.
And the schools.
They use to help the pupils.
Now all they care about it the end of the and that pay check.
There are kids that fail thru the cracks
This boy is one
Thank ye America the once great nation now becoming a 3rd world nation.

[brianbwb-2009]

"I hope you don''''t take your superior attitude on the streets as I can see it creating much havoc." Posted by kittykatty2

Well kitty, I am back, after a good sleep, and your reply caught my eye first, so:

You obviously didn''t get the sarcastic tone in which my comments were made, this is a fault of the US education system, which teaches how to read words, but not how to understand them. The "jungle law" existence I referred to was a fact of life on the streets of Detroit before I was old enough to walk them, It was an exercise in "dark humor" that moved me to post that a really useful education would prepare students for that reality.

"this is clearly George Bushes fault!" Posted by angryman55

Nah, there were corrupt presidents before Bush, and we will probably see one or two more, before the country''s ultimate demise. My point was when trying to teach a child right from wrong, how do you explain away the obvious wrongs committed by those in authority, from the police, to the judges, to the city, and state officials, even to the president? Pretending they don''t exist makes the teacher look like a fool in the eyes of the child, and eliminates and trust and respect the child might have had.

[michellem99-2009]

I read every one''s say and we all pay to educate the child. I told a young man to haul his pants up. I am tired of them shoving their underware in the face..A woman heard me YOU GONNA BUY HIM A BELT..I said no ma''ma that is yer job..she was rude..I pity the little one with her..I told my friend we paid to educate that woman when she was a student and we are now her kids..Every time we pay rent..I was pissed and hurt.

[fabrat1]

Given that some people can actually die from a nut allergy, this kid should be tried for attempted murder.
Posted by gopsux at 01:03 PM : Apr 20, 2008


If you''re going to post here you should really pay attention to what you say to who. This is what I was commenting to and I am not the one who brought up the term "attempted murder" I was just commenting to the statemenr that someone other than me posted.

[sandzz-2009]

"This kid is only 13 I think trying him for attempted murder is a little harsh. Not that I condone what he did but there are better ways of dealing with it.

Posted by fabrat1 at 01:09 PM : Apr 20, 2008"

Learn to read, the charge is wanton endangerment, not attempted murder. The two are vastly different charges.

[michellem99-2009]

WHERE DID THIS STUDENT GET AN IDEA TO POISOM..I was taught not to take food/drink unopened.those I DON''T know I am glad as people we are talking about this..I never give anything that to another to put in their body..
Are ye on a sp deit.
We went to a food bank and they were giving out a juice that Vince can''t have due to his meds..I told the lady that is barrrd..She got pissed..I said his doctor said no..Vince is 55.
If we have compapy over I asked are there foods ye can''t for health reasons..
We may go out and we know what we can/can''t have.
Alot of the probrlems are bad parenting..i *SEE* it every where. Children bossing their care takers.. I am appalled. The leave to beaver days ended years ago..I learnt No and no meant just that . The govt is the blame..That is I never wanted children of my own. The law is the reason. they run wild..THEY KNOW MUM/DAD CAN''T TRAIN THEM THEM THE WAY MOSE OF US WERE. I was used for the money foster parents got,they taught me noting,,I lived in fear.

[fabrat1]

I meant that we could "what if" because someone stated "what if the kid had died." And we could "what if" this thing to death but it won''t change the facts. I just believe that trying a 13 year old for attempted murder isn''t the best way to deal with this. As a parent of a disabled child I know what it does to a kid to be bullied, but even if it were my kid i still wouldn''t want them to try the child for attempted murder.

[michellem99-2009]

I hated the foster homes growing up as the abuse in them..I am 74 grad..I have seen changes in America that started in the 60s..I ''member Mr Walker telling the teachers they can''t tonch a child..They surely had no idea how to educate,make mind a blind kid in a sighted school and the same in foster homes. I was bullied and I bullied back. It back fired. I do thank the teackers that helped me..Years ago it was better. Not so much for me..Today they are bloody lazy. We learnt to read using D i c k Jane and Spot readers. Took penmenship. grammar math spelling am poor in,we had recess.. I think this nation is gonna be sorry in its way the schools are going, that bush is the blame..I think about it and am sad.
I was 15 when I told my school bus mates to shut up..A black kid of 10 boarded the bus..HE BECAME MY SEAT MATE.I saw a child. He was beated by the driver the only reason skin colour.Yes children are mean and so adults..I was call the N word for caring and I am white.

[fabrat1]

I never said what if the kid had died I was commenting to that statement. Yes this is very serious and I know all too well how being bullied can change a person''s entire life.

[michellem99-2009]

I called my aunt and asked about what I was like when I lived with family when I was small..I still ''member her words..Barbara what happened ye were such a sweet little girl. I READ HER THE ROIT ACT..She died in hospital..I did not have the chandh to SAY SORRY..What happened was I was shoved from foster home to foster home..I was pissed with the family..I had every right to be..I later met my Dad in 98.I love that man..They dumbed me. Where did I learnt to be a bully a teacher asked when I was in school I said this the foster homes and that was true. I was barred from school as years ago us who are handicapped was not allowed there.. 10 I went to school. I WAS NOT TAUGHT HOW TO DEAL WITH THE SEEING WORLD AND THEY THE LEGALLY BLIND WORLD. Yes I acted out..I knew no better. I had large print books til a boy whined* How come Barbara has sp book*. The next day them were removed, The law said I had to atten class. I could not keep up .

[peacedreamer-2009]

A teenager who intentionally exposes someone to something that can kill him/her is not a bully, he is a sociopath. Even if he thought he was being funny or doing a prank, at 13 he''s old enough to understand death and the consequences of poisoning someone. This bully needs some kind of treatment program.

[Netterz]

Kids live in this mindset, that nothing will ever happen to them, no matter what they do. Can act ignorant, disrespectful, mean, stupid, be a bully, inflict great harm on others, and nothing will happen. Why? Because thy are told frm the day they enter daycare, school, what ever, that anything other than a smile, and a time out, is considered child abuse. I have heard children scream at there parents in public that they can not be told no, or hey will hit themselves and call the police and yell child abuse. I know of many HS kids who have done it, just to get out of being grounded, so they can go to a game, or do something they want to do. Parents are cornered by there children, and told by the law, they arent allowed to spank, or discilpine there kids, so..welcome to the new American Felons....at any age under 18..

[threynolds2]

I don''t remember problems like this when I was in school (1975 high school graduate). However, I DO remember saying the pledge of allegiance every morning, being able to pray before ballgames and getting paddled for mis-behaving (didn''t do that again!)

[grammawhamma]

Where is Dr Phil when you need him?!? (just kidding)

[rohink-2009]

julynn5, you were joking right?

[voidmaster-2009]

Actually, the kid should be remanded to some kind of rehab program designed to %u201Ccure%u201D bullies. It%u2019s the parents that ought to be prosecuted for RAISING a bully. Not only should that be a criminal offense, it should be at least as serious as attempted murder.

The bullying mindset is responsible for a significant percentage of what is wrong with American society and bullies are 100 percent responsible for tragedies like Columbine. The old stand-by excuse of %u201CI was just playing%u2026%u201D should be taken as a confession.