Teusch said the lack of accountability has made his family’s trauma worse and described the response from law enforcement as “extremely disappointing.”
In addition, he charged Olin and other officials with plotting to suppress bullying accusations and punish individuals who raised the issue.
According to Teusch, “the day after Sammy passed away, Sammy’s best friend was sent to a classroom by himself.” ” The child was crying uncontrollably and just wanted to call his father.
“We need to talk about it, but the school didn’t want him talking to other students about it because of the stigma.”
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, bullying affects up to 20% of kids in the US between the ages of 12 and 18.
The American Academy of Pediatrics states that although suicide is uncommon in children under the age of ten, it is
