Lester Dale Lee, a 69-year-old Oakland substitute teacher, has been charged with sending threatening racially charged letters to Dayton Elementary School, aimed at Black students and their teacher. Allegedly mailing three letters in May 2023, Lee posed as a parent, used a racial slur, and threatened violence. Police involvement ensured parental safety measures, with at least one child being withdrawn from school. Lee's previous interactions with the students reportedly included derogatory remarks and incidents of aggression, adding complexity to the case against him.
Lester Dale Lee, a 69-year-old substitute teacher, faces charges for mailing racially charged threats against Black students and a teacher at a San Leandro school.
The allegations describe a pattern of threats, with letters demanding the removal of Black students while threatening violence against them and their teacher.
Following the letters, safety concerns led to a meeting between police, school officials, and parents, with at least one family choosing to homeschool their child.
In a troubling twist, Lee, himself Black, previously interacted negatively with the targeted students while substituting at the school amid reported conduct issues.
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