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Colorado Teacher Charged With Assault, Allegedly Forced Student To Stand For Pledge

4,671 views · Published 16 February 2018 · 1:51 · Indexed 30 October 2026

Channel: Roland S. Martin · 2018 · News & Politics

Karen Smith, a physical education teacher at Angevine Middle School faces child abuse and assault charges for allegedly forcing a child to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

Smith grabbed a student by his jacket and removed him from the classroom. 

According to reports, Boulder Valley School District's policy allows students sit or stand during the pledge. 

Video source: Fox 31 Denver, Denver 7 

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Colorado Teacher Charged With Assault, Allegedly Forced Student To Stand For Pledge

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