Follow-Up: Attacker of Student With Peanut Allergy
As previously reported, a student with a peanut allergy was attacked by a fellow, high school student in Wenatchee, Washington.
After several weeks of consideration, it appears local authorities are ready to charge the 19-year-old assailant with assault which could land the man in jail for up to a year as well as incur a $5,000 fine according to the Seattle Times.
According to authorities, the 19-year-old heard in a conversation next to him that a student had a peanut allergy. He then grabbed peanut butter from someone’s sandwich and wiped it on the forehead of the allergic student.
Fortunately, the student did not have an allergic reaction.
Since the attack, the offender has been suspended from school. Local officials refused to comment to local media as to whether or not he is even affiliated with the school anymore.
October 3, 2008 – 11:15 am