A Texas mother has been arrested after a drink she made for her son’s bully sent him to the hospital, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Jennifer Lynn Rossi, 45, reportedly mixed lemon juice, vinegar, salt and Gatorade together in a sports bottle on Tuesday and told her son to give it to a classmate who had stolen his drink the day before at Legacy Traditional School – Alamo Ranch, approximately 20 miles northwest of downtown San Antonio, Texas, according to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by ABC News’ San Antonio affiliate KSAT.
“Upon arriving to the school, deputies learned that the sick child was given a drink by a classmate during P.E. class,” Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said in their statement regarding the incident.
Shortly after the child consumed the drink, he reportedly began experiencing nausea and a headache and was taken to a hospital, sheriff officials say.
A Texas mother has been arrested after a drink she made for her son’s bully sent him to the hospital, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
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“Although, the contents of the drink were non-toxic, the incident resulted in a child being hospitalized,” Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said in their statement. “Hospital staff informed the investigator that the child victim required additional medical monitoring and would eventually be discharged from the hospital.”
Through the course of the investigation, it was learned that the mother of the student who provided the drink “intentionally mixed the contents of the drink to allegedly prevent her son’s drink from being stolen at school by other students,” officials said.
Rossi was arrested and booked into jail where she was charged with injury to a child causing bodily injury.
The investigation into the incident is currently ongoing.
ABC News’ Marilyn Heck contributed to this report.
A mother in a small town has been arrested after allegedly giving her son a harmful drink to give to his school bully. The incident has left the bully hospitalized and has shocked the community.
The mother, whose name has not been released, reportedly concocted a toxic drink using household chemicals and instructed her son to give it to the bully at school. The boy followed his mother’s instructions, and the bully quickly fell ill after consuming the drink. He was rushed to the hospital where he remains in critical condition.
The motive behind the mother’s actions is unclear, but it is believed that she was seeking revenge on behalf of her son, who had been bullied by the victim for an extended period of time. However, her decision to harm another child in retaliation has left many in the community outraged.
Authorities were alerted to the incident after the school principal became suspicious of the drink and contacted the police. The mother was arrested shortly after and is facing charges of child endangerment and assault.
This disturbing case serves as a reminder of the dangers of taking matters into one’s own hands when dealing with bullying. While it is natural for parents to want to protect their children, resorting to violence or harmful actions is never the answer.
Bullying is a serious issue that requires a thoughtful and compassionate response from parents, educators, and community members. It is important to address bullying behavior through open communication, conflict resolution strategies, and support for both the victim and the bully.
As the community grapples with this shocking incident, it is crucial to come together to support all those affected and work towards creating a safe and inclusive environment for all children. The consequences of bullying can be devastating, and it is up to all of us to take a stand against it in a responsible and constructive manner.
