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Teacher Denies Throwing Shoe at Student Amid Child Abuse Allegations

WPLG Local 10September 5, 20251 min881 views
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Teacher Arrested for Child Abuse

  • πŸ‘©β€πŸ« Sandra Colombo, a 61-year-old teacher, was arrested on one count of child abuse in Homestead.
  • πŸ‘Ÿ Police allege she threw a sandal at a student in her class at Charter School at Waterstone.

Colombo Denies Allegations

  • πŸ—£οΈ Colombo, who bonded out of jail, denied throwing the shoe at the student.
  • 🚫 "I don't have to say sorry to something that I didn't do," she stated.
  • πŸ€• The student reportedly told police she had no marks or bruises and that the teacher apologized and rubbed her forehead.

Background and Legal Representation

  • βš–οΈ Colombo's lawyer stated she has been an educator for 30 years with no prior offenses, mental health issues, or substance abuse problems.
  • πŸ“„ The lawyer described the incident as an "unfortunate event that got worse."
  • 🏫 Colombo has since been terminated from her teaching position, and the school has been contacted for a statement.
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