November 17th 2023.
Joan Naydich, a teacher's aide in Florida, has released photos of her brutal injuries after being attacked by a student, Brendan Depa, at Matanzas High School in Palm Coast, Florida. The altercation began when Naydich asked Depa to stop playing his Nintendo Switch. Depa, who was 17-years-old and autistic at the time of the incident, had been upset with another staff member who had not allowed him to play the console. He then proceeded to kick and punch Naydich until she was rendered unconscious.
The attack left Naydich with five broken ribs, a concussion, and a loss of hearing. Newer images have also revealed gashes on her cheek, bruising around her eyes, a bloodshot eye, a tear on the back of her ear, and a dent on her nose. Due to the severity of the attack, Depa faces a sentence of up to 30 years in prison. His family had been hoping to reduce or eradicate all prison time to allow them to focus on his treatment, however, the defense team has not budged.
Naydich returned to work in August in a different position, but was placed on unpaid leave. To support her financially, she has been surviving off of charitable donations from the community. Naydich has expressed that she does not feel supported by the Flagler County School District and has been battling to get her workers' compensation case approved. She has also been working with physicians to seek a diagnosis for her neurological symptoms.
Depa is currently being held at the Flagler County Jail on a $1 million bond. His sentencing is scheduled for January 31st. With the help of a court-appointed psychologist, Depa has been deemed competent to stand trial. As the case progresses, Naydich hopes for the maximum sentence of 30 years in prison for the student responsible for her injuries.
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