Amber Escamilla, a 46-year-old elementary teacher in Texas, was arrested for allegedly using an electronic dog whistle on a 6-year-old autistic student at Bell's Hill Elementary. Reports indicate the boy, sensitive to noise, would cry about painful sounds, echoing complaints parental concerns. Witnesses claim Escamilla used the device in class as a threat to gain compliance. The principal had previously confiscated the whistle after hearing of it, and if convicted, Escamilla could face a maximum of 10 years in prison for the charges of injury to a child or disabled person.
Amber Escamilla, a Texas teacher, faces charges for allegedly using an electronic dog whistle on an autistic student, reportedly causing emotional and physical distress.
Parents reported their son crying about painful sounds at school. Escamilla is accused of using the whistle to manipulate behavior, causing significant harm.
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