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Jewish Teen with Autism Attacked with Swastika Carved into His Skin
A 17-year-old non-verbal Jewish teenager with autism was attacked at Clark High School in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 9.
The attackers carved a swastika into his skin, and authorities are still searching for the culprits.
The incident has been described by many, including the boy’s parents, as a hate crime.
The Federal Bureau of Intelligence (FBI) is reportedly ready to assist in the investigation.
The victim, who remains unidentified, was reportedly wearing a yarmulke at the time of the attack.
The school where the incident occurred does not have CCTV in classrooms, changing rooms, or toilets, which has made the search for the perpetrators more difficult.
The boy’s mother said he attended school with a service dog and has been withdrawn from school since the discovery of the symbol.
The FBI has expressed its awareness of the incident and its willingness to work with local authorities to investigate it.
If any information about a potential federal civil rights violation arises during the local investigation, the FBI is prepared to investigate.
Mother of Victim Contacts School Staff
The boy’s mother contacted a member of school staff and asked whether her son had used the bathroom or experienced a meltdown on the day of the attack.
The staff member responded quickly, saying that the boy had “had a good day” and had not experienced any meltdowns.
The Clark County School District Police received a report from the mother two days later and conducted an investigation that found no evidence of the origin of the injuries.