A Bullitt County jury has found elementary school teacher accused of dragging a student not guilty.
Ashley Silas was charged with fourth degree assault. The jury also found her not guilty of harassment.
Her defense attorney, Brian Butler, told jurors the child was aggressive, misbehaved and called him a “problem child.”
He said Silas is protected by a Kentucky law that gives teachers the option of using force to maintain control in the classroom.
The incident happened in October 2014 at Brooks Elementary School and came to light after the boy’s father asked for a review of security video.
Silas was accused of dragging the 6-year-old about 160 feet through the halls. She said the boy was being disruptive on the playground and she was taking him to the principal’s office.
Bullitt County Superintendent Keith Davis fired Silas for what happened. The firing was overturned by a tribunal.
Silas continues to be a teacher in Bullitt County. The school district does not have another recourse.
Source: WAVE
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