Bryce Givens is a 46 year old man from Port Richey, Florida. He worked as a teacher at a school in Pasco County. Police have accused Givens of slapping a student in the classroom.
Bryce Givens Arrest Details
Givens Arrested, Accused Of Assaulting Teacher. “A teacher in Florida was arrested after slapping a student in the back of the head. A video from the classroom showed 46-year-old Bryce Givens using an open hand to slap one of his students in the classroom. The student told deputies that he had no visible injuries but had a headache, WFLA reported.” [NBC]
Police: Givens Said Slap Was In Response To Student Pulling Hair. “Givens told deputies that he watched the student pull another student’s hair. He said he reacted by slapping the student. Deputies said Givens was remorseful and advised that his intention was not to cause harm to the student but to discipline him. Givens was arrested and charged with child abuse, deputies said.” [WFLA]
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