A Chicago public school teacher allowed a fourth-grade student to be beaten by her friend in a school restroom, according to a lawsuit filed by the child’s mother. Kristen Haynes, the boy’s homeroom teacher at George Tilton Elementary School, and her friend Juanita Tyler are charged with misdemeanor battery in connection with the alleged abuse. Haynes, 50, Tyler and Chicago Public Schools are named as defendants in the lawsuit. Tyler, 56, hit the boy multiple times with leather belts provided by Haynes and slapped him with her open hand, according to the lawsuit. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP“School is a safe haven for kids, and kids are supposed to be protected no matter what,” Gaines said.

Source: Fox News February 09, 2019 11:30 UTC