SWAIN COUNTY, North Carolina — Three teachers at an elementary school in Swain County have been criminally indicted after school district leaders reported an incident to police involving allegations of assaulting a student with disabilities. According to court records, the child was beaten, force-fed, and restrained with sufficient force to cause serious injury or significant harm. These acts occurred within the classroom environment and were reported to law enforcement by the school after unusual signs were discovered. The Superintendent of Swain County Schools referred the case file to the police for investigation. After reviewing the evidence, authorities decided to indict the three teachers involved. Currently, all three teachers have been placed on administrative leave while the investigation and legal proceedings continue. Authorities have not yet released further information regarding the identities of the teachers or the current health status of the student involved. The incident is garnering local attention, particularly regarding the safety and rights of students with disabilities in educational environments.

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