Gay teen attacked by classmates, allegedly stabbed in the face with screwdriver
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Tim Jefferson says he was just trying to go home at the end of the school day when he and another classmate were attacked.
Jefferson told Atlanta’s CBS46 several students hurled racial and homophobic slurs at him. One student, he alleges, stabbed him in the face with a screwdriver.
Jefferson’s mother says this is the eighth time her son has been attacked because of his sexuality. She said her son will be transferring to another school now because of the attacks.
Watch a full report describing the attack on a gay teen below:
Jefferson, 16, told the station he wants to press charges, hoping the students involved in the attack will be taught a lesson.
“I want the boys who did this to go to jail,” Jefferson said.
According to the CBS46 report, four students have been charged in the incident. Three of the alleged perpetrators have been charged with affray, while Jefferson’s friend who retaliated was charged with disorderly conduct.
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