Shocking video shows moment former Maryland principal 'stomps on foot of autistic kindergartner'

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Posted on 01/14/2025 8:24:18 PM PST by Morgana

Disturbing footage has appeared to show a Maryland elementary school principal stomping on the foot of an autistic kindergartner.

Former Ritchie Park Elementary School Principal Andrew Winter, 54, was acquitted of assault charges related to the February 9 incident.

However, shocking video obtained by FOX 5 captured the moment he allegedly stepped on the six-year-old's foot.

Winter, wearing a green jersey, was filmed in the cafeteria allegedly grabbing the child and forcing him to sit down at the table.

He then appeared to look around before he stomped on the kid's foot, causing the autistic child to cry.

Winter was arrested and charged with second-degree assault in June following a joint investigation by the Rockville City Police Department and the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office.

He was put on leave until a judge acquitted him of all charges following a five-hour long bench trial in November, reported Bethesda Magazine.

Montgomery County Circuit Judge Sharon Burrell determined there was not enough evidence to convict.

'The allegations against Mr. Winter were tested in a court of law and a judge threw the case out without Mr. Winter even having to testify,' said Winter's attorney Dave Martella.

'Some people want to rely on one video from one angle to draw conclusions about Mr. Winter's conduct and as we know from watching any NFL football game, one angle often does not show you what actually happened.'

The student's mother said she was shocked by the judge's decision and told the local news station 'it doesn't mean that he is innocent.'

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The parents need to stomp on a body part of the principal but not his feet.

1 posted on 01/14/2025 8:24:18 PM PST by Morgana

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