Cops: Pennsylvania Teacher Washed Out Boy's Mouth With Soap

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Police say a central Pennsylvania teacher washed out a 10-year-old boy's mouth with soap, but they've determined it wasn't a crime.

Officials with the Harrisburg School District aren't speaking about the matter, citing student confidentiality issues.

Ciara White and her son, Donald Thomas, spoke to WHP-TV. Police Capt. Gabriel Olivera tells Pennlive.com that the police investigation confirmed their claims, but that the teacher's actions - even if true - don't amount to a crime.

The boy says he doesn't want to go back to Camp Curtin Academy while the teacher - who police and school officials haven't identified - still works there. The district won't say whether the teacher has been disciplined.

The boy's mother says it happened Oct. 13 after Donald argued with another student.

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