Collin County releases details on student arrest
Junior Zane Beasley holds a sign for the walkout Friday, April. 12. Students started the protest during the Eagle Time study hall, which begins at 9:50 a.m. each day. “Chase’s case was the last straw,” Beasley said. “… I think it’s abhorrent – just absolutely despicable that Chase is getting punished for stepping in and helping out … .”
April 11, 2019
Developing story
As listed on their website, Collin County officials showed C. Tyson, 17, was booked into custody Wednesday, April 11, and students have started a petition on his behalf.
The offense the county website listed in association with Tyson’s information was “assault causes bodily injury,” which is a Class A misdemeanor. According to student reports, this occurred because of a fight between Tyson and another student in the school cafeteria during the Eagle Time study hall period April 10.
Students said school officials saw and stopped the fight. The extension of the Collincountytx.gov site noted a bond of $500 was set. Tyson was confined “0” days, the judicial online search site reported.
Students who are participating in an online petition at Change.org say they want the school and other officials to “Exempt Chase from Punishment.”
An anonymous “Prosper Student” started the petition on Change.org, April 10, Wednesday evening.
“If you believe Chase Tyson’s actions were justified, and he shouldn’t be punished for standing up for a disabled student, sign this petition,” the Change.org petition originator said.
More than 1,400 people had signed it by 1:30 p.m., April 11.
More information will be released as it comes available.
E • Apr 15, 2019 at 3:08 pm
Let’s make sure we are telling the correct story.
The Special Ed Student in question is NOT special needs. He is a very normal 15yr old with regular on level courses. You don’t approach bullying by becoming a bully. While the student that took action into his own hands may have thought he was helping out a special needs child who was being bullied, he was misinformed and just ended up beating up an innocent student, who was not bullying anyone. Now, a student went to jail, a student has a broken nose, and a student is being labeled SPED.
E • Apr 15, 2019 at 2:49 pm
This is a completely false story. There was no Special Needs Student Involved. There was no bullying involved. Just a Student looking to start a fight with a completely innocent kid. Check with your own school for Facts before you put out stories.
pip • Apr 15, 2019 at 8:39 am
Delet this.. it’s just disrespectful
A • Apr 14, 2019 at 10:37 pm
Maybe you should release the correct full story.
Tammie • Apr 13, 2019 at 6:50 pm
No. He needs to face whatever charges were filed. He needs to know that violence is never the answer. People need to stop trying to bend the rules. Stop trying to justify his actions. Two wrongs doesnt make a right.
Susan Forsythe • Apr 13, 2019 at 3:05 pm
Let’s regard him as a hero instead. He stepped up to the plate and defended the helpless it sounds. Most parents would be proud of their kids for such a selfless act and display of high morals.
Dawna Minor • Apr 13, 2019 at 2:40 pm
Persons who verbally, mentally or physically abuse any disabled person should be reprimanded severely. There should be no excuse for abuse of any kind by any individual. Disrespect is growing and it starts where people learn.
Dawna Minor • Apr 13, 2019 at 2:39 pm
Persons who verbally, mentally or physically abuse any disabled person should be reprimanded severely. There is should be no excuse for abuse of any kind by any individual. Disrespect is growing and it starts where people learn.
Angie washburn • Apr 13, 2019 at 12:47 pm
Over a fight? No details were giving ?what happen ?
Laura DeWitt • Apr 13, 2019 at 12:21 pm
Someone has to protect our Special Needs children
Mary • Apr 13, 2019 at 12:11 pm
Iam not a student .I beleive Mr Tyson’s actions were justified I would do the same.
Marlene Osentoski • Apr 13, 2019 at 9:33 am
We need young people to stand up for those who cannot defend themselves. Perhaps other resolutions could have been taken but this young man should be exonerated of charges if his actions were in defense of a handicapped or disabled person.
Jane Manner • Apr 11, 2019 at 7:11 pm
Why would you post this about one of your peers?
This is shameful!