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BARRAGE OF ‘ABUSE’
Boy with Down Syndrome, 15, ‘Locked in Cage and Tortured’ by School – Parents Share Heartbreaking Revelation
By Debbie White, U.S. News Reporter | Published: Aug 19, 2024 | Updated: Aug 19, 2024
A 15-year-old boy with Down Syndrome was allegedly shoved, confined, and verbally abused at a Kansas school, according to a lawsuit filed by his parents. The boy, identified as C.B., was reportedly locked in a cage and forced into a dark closet multiple times while attending St. Mary’s Junior and Senior High School.
Allegations of Abuse
The lawsuit, filed by Heather and Jeff Bahner, outlines repeated abuse by Albert Bahret, a paraprofessional assigned to assist C.B. with his special education needs. The Banhers allege:
Physical Harm and Neglect
The lawsuit further claims that:
Lack of Accountability
The lawsuit accuses the Kaw Valley School District, special education teacher Taylor Hurla, and special education director Sarah Sanders of:
District Response
Superintendent Kerry Lacock responded in a statement:
“We are asking our families and employees to report any concerns about inappropriate conduct without delay. It takes all of us working together — teachers, staff, and student families — to make our schools the safe and caring place our community expects and deserves.”
The district serves approximately 1,100 students and is located about 30 miles northwest of Topeka.
Summary of Diagnoses
According to the lawsuit, C.B. suffers from:
Legal Action
Filed: August 16, 2024
Court: U.S. District Court, Kansas City, Kansas Division
NOTE: The school and district officials have not issued a public comment on the lawsuit at the time of publication.
Boy with Down Syndrome ‘tortured by school' as parents share tragic revelation
A TEEN with Down Syndrome was allegedly repeatedly shoved and locked in a cage where he was assaulted at school, a lawsuit has claimed. An employee has also been accused of yelling derogatory words…
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BARRAGE OF ‘ABUSE’
Boy with Down Syndrome, 15, ‘Locked in Cage and Tortured’ by School – Parents Share Heartbreaking Revelation
By Debbie White, U.S. News Reporter | Published: Aug 19, 2024 | Updated: Aug 19, 2024
A 15-year-old boy with Down Syndrome was allegedly shoved, confined, and verbally abused at a Kansas school, according to a lawsuit filed by his parents. The boy, identified as C.B., was reportedly locked in a cage and forced into a dark closet multiple times while attending St. Mary’s Junior and Senior High School.
Allegations of Abuse
The lawsuit, filed by Heather and Jeff Bahner, outlines repeated abuse by Albert Bahret, a paraprofessional assigned to assist C.B. with his special education needs. The Banhers allege:
- C.B. was placed in a cage used to store athletic equipment and photographed there by Bahret.
- He was shoved into a dark utility closet, referred to as the “Seclusion Closet,” on multiple occasions.
- Bahret yelled derogatory words at C.B., compared him to an animal, and circulated the photo among school staff.
- The abuse caused C.B. to regress severely: he now refuses to leave home, no longer speaks, punches himself in the head, and has begun ripping out his own hair, leaving bald patches.
Physical Harm and Neglect
The lawsuit further claims that:
- Bahret yanked the boy by the shirt collar, obstructing his airway and causing him to gasp and beg for air.
- He allegedly struck C.B. in the neck and/or face inside the Seclusion Closet.
- C.B. was made to stay in soiled clothing and denied food during lunch.
- These actions were described by staff as “tough love” and “how you have to handle him.”
Lack of Accountability
The lawsuit accuses the Kaw Valley School District, special education teacher Taylor Hurla, and special education director Sarah Sanders of:
- Ignoring staff concerns and previous complaints about Bahret’s conduct.
- Failing to intervene to protect C.B.
- Hiding the abuse from C.B.’s parents.
District Response
Superintendent Kerry Lacock responded in a statement:
“We are asking our families and employees to report any concerns about inappropriate conduct without delay. It takes all of us working together — teachers, staff, and student families — to make our schools the safe and caring place our community expects and deserves.”
The district serves approximately 1,100 students and is located about 30 miles northwest of Topeka.
Summary of Diagnoses
According to the lawsuit, C.B. suffers from:
- Down Syndrome
- Dysphagia
- ADHD
- Developmental delay
- Speech delay
- Atrial septal defect (heart condition)
Legal Action
Filed: August 16, 2024
Court: U.S. District Court, Kansas City, Kansas Division
NOTE: The school and district officials have not issued a public comment on the lawsuit at the time of publication.
