FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — The Flagler County student seen on surveillance video attacking a teacher’s aid last year is now suing the school district.
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18-year-old Brendan Depa pleaded no contest to a first-degree felony charge for aggravated battery of a school employee.
However, Depa is suing the school in civil court, arguing Flagler County Schools did not follow the correct steps in addressing his documented behavioral and mental issues.
Watch: Video shows student knock out, attack school worker in Flagler County, deputies say
The school has not responded to the suit.
Meanwhile, Depa is set to be sentenced for the attack later this week.
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