FERGUSON, Mo. — A Ferguson father is facing felony harassment and multiple misdemeanor charges after a violent confrontation involving his 6-year-old daughter on a school bus — an act he claims was the result of desperation, not aggression.

Video of the incident, which surfaced earlier this week, shows Maurice Fox boarding a school bus and instructing his young daughter to physically confront another child. The 6-year-old is seen repeatedly punching a 7-year-old girl, with Fox allegedly encouraging the attack. As the initial blows stop, Fox appears to demand more. The video has drawn sharp condemnation from authorities and the public alike.

But in an online statement released following the incident, Fox defended his actions, saying he felt cornered by a system that had failed to protect

See Full Page