Who Is Lai Ying T. Escobedo? Des Plaines Assault Allegation

Lai Ying T. Escobedo
Lai Ying T. Escobedo

Lai Ying T. Escobedo is a 44 year old woman from Palatine, Illinois. Escobedo was a teacher at North Elementary School in Des Plaines, Illinois.  Police have accused Escobedo of assaulting multiple students at the school.

Lai Ying T. Escobedo Allegations

Escobedo Arrested, Accused Of Assault. “District 62 officials were made aware of the alleged incidents at North Elementary School on January 11 and immediately notified the Des Plaines Police Department school resource officer. During an investigation, officials said it was revealed that a 7-year-old boy, two 7-year-old girls and an 8-year-old girl claim their teacher, 44-year-old Lai Ying T. Escobedo, of Palatine, made physical contact with them by pulling their ears, striking them in the head with a folder or closed fist, and pushing their heads towards the tables they sit at. None of the children were seriously injured, officials added. The incidents allegedly occurred between December 21, 2022 and January 11, 2023, according to police.” [WLS]

Escobedo Charged With Multiple Crimes. “Police said Lai Ying T. Escobedo, 44, is charged with four counts of misdemeanor battery stemming from allegations of incidents occurring at North School between Dec. 21, 2022 and Jan. 11, 2023. The school district was made aware of the alleged incidents and immediately notified the school resource officer on Jan. 12. Escobedo was removed from her duties pending further investigation.” [WGN]