Three former educators from a Texas school district are facing felony charges after allegedly forcing a student with Down syndrome to walk in circles for hours and taping his hands together with packing tape.
The case stems from a March 12, 2025, incident at a Tyler Independent School District (ISD) campus, according to Austin American Statesman. The abuse was reported by the child's grandmother, who noticed irritated hands and unusual behavior from the student—most notably a refusal to return to school.
