Larrianna Jackson is an 18 year old woman from Covington, Louisiana. Jackson was a student at Covington High School and is accused of assaulting a teacher in response to a “slap a teacher” challenge that circulated on TikTok.
Larrianna Jackson Covington High School Assault Allegations
Jackson Charged With Battery After Viral Video Of Slap At Disabled Teacher. “The Covington Police Department initially booked Jackson with battery of a school teacher, a crime punishable by 15 days to six months in jail. But after reviewing the case evidence, Montgomery’s office opted to charge Jackson with more serious felonies that expose the defendant to a potentially more severe penalty.” [Fox 8]
Police: Disabled Teacher Had To Seek Medical Attention After Attack. “According to police, the 18-year-old student, Larrianna Jackson, attacked the disabled 64-year-old teacher in what they believe was in connection with a TikTok challenge. Due to injuries sustained by the attack, the teacher had to seek medical attention at an area hospital, according to police.” [WDSU]
Student Video of Attack Went Viral. “A student-recorded cellphone video of the incident shows that a student approached her seated teacher and punched the teacher, knocking her to the ground, according to police. The student is seen violently punching the teacher, at which point the video ends. ” [Fox]
TikTok: “Slap A Teacher” Dare Is An “Insult To Educators.” “The rumored ‘slap a teacher’ dare is an insult to educators everywhere. And while this is not a trend on TikTok, if at any point it shows up, content will be removed.” [TikTok]
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