A Deltona man caught on body camera punching a school resource deputy at his son’s middle school was sentenced to 45 days in jail Wednesday.

Jorge Rivera was caught on camera attacking School Resource Deputy Julia Curtin at Deltona Middle School in November 2024.

The courtroom Wednesday was packed with Rivera's family and sheriff's deputies, including Sheriff Chitwood.

The judge sentenced him to 45 days in the Volusia County jail and withheld adjudication, meaning he will not be a convicted felon.

Chitwood called this outcome a slap in the face to law enforcement and was furious when the judge told the courtroom that his deputy needed more training.

"What that judge did in that courtroom was she sent a message to Volusia County that all law enforcement, if someone attacks you or point

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