A 12-year-old student faces a hate crime charge for her alleged involvement in an attack on twin Muslim students at their Connecticut middle school, authorities and advocates said. The physical altercation happened earlier this month at Wallace Middle School in Waterbury, Connecticut. Through a summons to juvenile court, the accused student was charged with intimidation based on bigotry and bias in the first and second degree, according to the Waterbury Police Department.
Main Idea: A 12-year-old student was charged in Waterbury, Connecticut, after police said an attack on twin Muslim students at Wallace Middle School was a hate crime.
Key Points:
The case may worry families and taxpayers because schools and police may need more staff time, safety steps, and oversight to prevent hate-based bullying.
The response from Waterbury Public Schools may help protect students if stronger rules and safety measures reduce future harassment.
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Named CAIR Connecticut chair quoted extensively about the alleged attack and broader bullying concerns.
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