August 6th 2024.
Recently, there was a highly publicized altercation between two high school students in St. Louis. The incident involved a physical fight between a teen named Maurnice Declue and another student, Kaylee Gain. Unfortunately, this fight ended with Gain suffering from brain damage.
Initially, Declue was taken into custody as a suspect for the incident, which reportedly took place near their high school, Hazelwood East High School. However, after further investigation, the charges against her were reduced from first-degree assault to second-degree assault. In light of this, Declue has admitted to her involvement in the fight. The incident was first reported by KSDK and quickly grabbed national attention.
In the viral video of the fight, it appears that Declue forcefully slammed Gain's head onto the concrete pavement, causing her to experience seizures. Her lawyer, Greg Smith, has stated that the 15-year-old has taken full responsibility for her actions. He also mentioned that Declue was well aware of the consequences of her actions and understood the gravity of the situation. According to Smith, there was never any intention on Declue's part to cause serious harm to Gain. He believes that in the heat of the moment, Declue acted impulsively, which led to the unfortunate outcome.
Declue spent three months in juvenile detention but has since been released. She is now under court-supervised probation and her progress will be monitored by a juvenile officer for up to a year. It is expected that she will return to school in the fall.
As for Gain, her road to recovery has not been easy. She had to undergo surgery to reinsert a piece of her skull that was initially removed due to the severity of her injuries. She is also undergoing physical and mental therapy to help her cope with the trauma of the incident.
At the time, Gain's lawyer and state officials were calling for Declue to be tried as an adult due to the nature of the fight. The attorney even used a social media post, which has since been proven to be false, as evidence against Declue. However, after the post was retracted, the attorney issued an apology. In addition, a court hearing in May revealed that Gain had thrown the first punch, adding a new layer to the incident.
Declue's family, who identified her in the video, has also stated that their daughter was a victim of frequent bullying, which ultimately led to her involvement in the fight. They believe that Declue was pushed to her limits and reacted in a way that she normally wouldn't have.
In conclusion, this unfortunate incident has shed light on the detrimental effects of bullying and the importance of addressing it in our schools. It has also sparked a conversation about the appropriate way to handle such cases and the consequences of impulsive actions. Both Declue and Gain have a long road to recovery, and it is our hope that they will be able to move past this and learn from their mistakes.
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