INDIANAPOLIS — A Perry Meridian High School student who assaulted a classmate in September, leaving them unconscious and bloody, won't serve time in a juvenile detention center.
According to a Nov. 20 release from law firm Connell Michael, LLP, the juvenile student was given a suspended sentence with no time to be served in a juvenile detention center. The court ordered the student to attend anger management classes while also being subject to an ankle monitor.
In a statement released by the law firm, the family is reportedly demanding answers and action from Perry Meridian school administrators and have accused the administration of failing to provide a safe environment for their child and others.
"This case is about more than just one child. It is about addressing a culture of violence that has been allowed to fester within Perry Township schools," said attorney Tammy Meyer. "Teachers and students have a right to a safe environment, and it is up to the schools to ensure that everyone — whether they are a student, teacher, or staff member — can feel safe in their schools."
The law firm's release concludes by calling for Perry Township schools to address systemic issues that they say have contributed to a "dangerous environment" at the high school.
