What defines a bully? (pause) a bully is an individual who uses their power to harm or intimidate the powerless. harassing an inferior, who is forced to comply. On April 27th, 2017, Carson Connors was arrested. And by means of Carson’s arrest, the bully prospered. Carson Connors is the defendant today, defending her right to protect herself in response to those who will try, yet again, to bully her into submission. Carson Connors is not the miscreant, but rather, the victim. A victim who was confronted by a bully she could never overpower. Carson Connors was threatened and grabbed by her English teacher, Lauren Smith. Lauren Smith and Officer Jones exerted their collective authority over a student with whom they are hired to teach and protect.
At this time, Carson Conners is standing before this Court, accused of disorderly conduct. Disorderly conduct is defined by the New York penal …show more content…
Dr. Avery Johnson, an expert in educational administration, will testify before this Court and explain the prison to pipeline phenomenon, to which the defendant, Carson Connors, became easy prey. Dr. Johnson will explain how the zero-tolerance policy adopted at bigtown high school, is inconsistently applied and specifically targets students with poor academic records, students like Carson Connors. Lastly, the defense will call to the stand Billy Joe Stapleton, a retired and successful math teacher who has taught at Bigtown High School for 35 years. Mr. Stapleton will testify that under the administrative guidance of Dr. Sidney Crosby, the faculty at bigtown high school has attempted to dispose of students who habitually score poorly on the state assessment tests. These students are suspended immediately prior to the assessment exam in May, the exact time that Carson Connors was suspended. I expect Dr. Sidney Crosby is a current witness for the prosecution and will testify later
At this time, Carson Conners is standing before this Court, accused of disorderly conduct. Disorderly conduct is defined by the New York penal …show more content…
Dr. Avery Johnson, an expert in educational administration, will testify before this Court and explain the prison to pipeline phenomenon, to which the defendant, Carson Connors, became easy prey. Dr. Johnson will explain how the zero-tolerance policy adopted at bigtown high school, is inconsistently applied and specifically targets students with poor academic records, students like Carson Connors. Lastly, the defense will call to the stand Billy Joe Stapleton, a retired and successful math teacher who has taught at Bigtown High School for 35 years. Mr. Stapleton will testify that under the administrative guidance of Dr. Sidney Crosby, the faculty at bigtown high school has attempted to dispose of students who habitually score poorly on the state assessment tests. These students are suspended immediately prior to the assessment exam in May, the exact time that Carson Connors was suspended. I expect Dr. Sidney Crosby is a current witness for the prosecution and will testify later