This video shows the shocking torment suffered by a 10-year-old boy on his way to school.
For 40 minutes Cequan Haskins was abused by a pair of 15-year-old bullies in May 2011.
They called him names, made sexual and racial slurs and held a scorching cigarette lighter to his skin.
For 40 minutes Cequan Haskins was abused by a pair of 15-year-old bullies in May 2011.
They called him names, made sexual and racial slurs and held a scorching cigarette lighter to his skin.
In the chilling footage Cequan can be heard screaming and pleading with the bullies to stop but they are relentless, clambering over seats to get at him.
They are visibly much larger than their victim and he is unable to get away from them as they yell at him to ‘sit down and shut your mouth’.
Cequan’s mother, Roxanne Haskins, released the video at a press conference on Friday, telling wset-tv that she wanted people to know just how bad bullying can be.
‘I wanted parents to be aware, that when I speak out, I’m speaking out for all kids. But unfortunately, this did happen to my child, and I want parents to be aware of what’s going on in the school system,’ she said.
They are visibly much larger than their victim and he is unable to get away from them as they yell at him to ‘sit down and shut your mouth’.
Cequan’s mother, Roxanne Haskins, released the video at a press conference on Friday, telling wset-tv that she wanted people to know just how bad bullying can be.
‘I wanted parents to be aware, that when I speak out, I’m speaking out for all kids. But unfortunately, this did happen to my child, and I want parents to be aware of what’s going on in the school system,’ she said.
‘My son, he was a special needs child and he didn’t deserve this. He was entitled to a safe transportation just like any other child in the Appomattox County Public School System.’
Cequan was left with physical and emotional scars in the aftermath of his ordeal, Ms Haskins said.
He continues to suffer from post traumatic stress disorder and has undergone hours of therapy.
Both of the teens involved were found guilty of disorderly conduct, assault and battery.
Ms Haskins has launched a civil case against the Appomattox County School Board and is awaiting a trial date.
Cequan was left with physical and emotional scars in the aftermath of his ordeal, Ms Haskins said.
He continues to suffer from post traumatic stress disorder and has undergone hours of therapy.
Both of the teens involved were found guilty of disorderly conduct, assault and battery.
Ms Haskins has launched a civil case against the Appomattox County School Board and is awaiting a trial date.
The bus driver, Nancy Davis was initially investigated for child neglect, the video playing a key part in her trial.
She can be heard shouting ‘Ugh, anything to get him quiet! I’ve got to drive this bus’ as the boys torture Haskins toward the back of the bus.
She was acquitted of all child abuse charges several months ago.
She can be heard shouting ‘Ugh, anything to get him quiet! I’ve got to drive this bus’ as the boys torture Haskins toward the back of the bus.
She was acquitted of all child abuse charges several months ago.
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