The Brief

The family of a special needs student is suing a teacher's aide and the Garland school district over an alleged classroom assault.

The former aide was fired and arrested after police say video showed her grabbing the autistic student by the throat and pushing him to the ground.

The family is seeking a jury trial and financial compensation, and their attorney says they plan to release the video to the public.

GARLAND, Texas - The family of a special needs child in Garland is pursuing legal action over an alleged classroom assault.

The teacher's aide who is accused of shoving the child and grabbing his neck was arrested and is no longer employed by the school district.

Garland ISD Classroom Assaulted

The backstory:

The alleged incident happened back in February at Webb Mi

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