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270-Pound Autistic Teen Beats Teacher Unconscious, Sues Florida School

Apr 27, 2024, 05:00 AM

A 17-year-old autistic student, Brendan Depa, weighing 270 pounds, has filed a lawsuit against a Florida school district after he beat a teacher's aide unconscious. Depa attacked the aide following her threat to confiscate his Nintendo Switch. The lawsuit claims that the school staff ignored well-known triggers for Depa, who is described as a 'ticking time bomb' due to his size and the challenges of his condition. The documents also address misperceptions and racism faced by Depa, a large black male student.