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.
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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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