A 14-year-old girl with autism, Emma Filback, was brutally assaulted on a school bus by a female classmate with a metal tumbler in an unprovoked attack. The attack left Emma with a bloody head injury that required stitches. Despite her family’s efforts to obtain an Emergency Protection Order, it was denied by a judge for unknown reasons. The school district has referred the case to the designated school resource officer, who is working with the Simpson County Attorney’s Office. The district has stated that they do not condone such behavior and are taking the situation seriously, ensuring that both parties receive due process.
The family has also raised concerns that cameras on the school bus did not capture the attack. The Simpson County School District confirmed that an incident involving two students occurred on April 18 and that the bus monitor intervened to stop the incident. The district has been in contact with the parents of both students and local law enforcement. Additionally, school administrators met with both students to address the matter in accordance with district policies. The district will continue to investigate the incident and handle administrative issues related to student discipline, while law enforcement and the County Attorney’s Office will address any criminal actions as necessary.
The alleged attacker, who is an older student at Franklin Simpson High School, posted a photo of the tumbler on social media with the caption, “I beat her with this,” according to Emma’s family. This social media post has been shared on the family’s GoFundMe page, where they are seeking funds for an attorney to protect their daughter and seek justice for the traumatic incident. Emma’s family also stated that she will require hours of trauma therapy and counseling to cope with the assault. Despite the limitations on the school district’s ability to comment further due to state law surrounding juvenile cases, they are working to ensure that the incident is handled appropriately.
The family’s GoFundMe page has been established in the hopes of raising funds to protect Emma and seek justice against any person or organization that may have mishandled the incident. The family alleges that the Emergency Protection Order they sought was denied, and they are now seeking legal representation to ensure that Emma’s rights are protected. They have also raised concerns about the lack of intervention by the authorities and the trauma that Emma will need to address through therapy and counseling. The community has rallied around the family in support of Emma and to seek accountability for the attack on the school bus.
The incident has sparked outrage in the community, with many expressing frustration over the lack of action taken to address the assault on Emma. The family is seeking justice for their daughter, who was attacked without provocation, and is determined to hold those responsible accountable for their actions. The district has assured that they are handling the situation seriously and working with law enforcement to address any criminal actions that may arise from the incident. As the investigation continues, support for Emma and her family continues to grow as they seek justice and protection for their daughter.
