NC Charter School Teacher Accused of Felony Child Abuse
In Durham, North Carolina, a former charter school teacher was charged with felony child abuse on November 13, 2024. Raekwon Whitley, 28, was accused of assaulting a 5-year-old student with a disability at Research Triangle Charter Academy. The investigation revealed that Whitley inflicted serious physical injuries on the child. Two coworkers were also indicted for failing to report the abuse. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for stricter oversight in schools.
