More than a month after a group of teenagers pounced on a mother and her two children, Chicago prosecutors have charged seven juveniles involved. Hatter Corshawndaher son and daughter were walking home after being picked up from Orville Bright Elementary School on November 17. All of a sudden, a large group of children surrounded the family and taunted, pushed, dragged, hit and stomped on Hatter and his son. Someone at the scene recorded the beating, leaving the local community outraged after the footage surfaced online and went viral.
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Seven children arrested and charged with crimes in Chicago domestic attack
According to Fox 32 Chicago, local police confirmed on Saturday that seven juveniles had been charged in connection with the beating. The children charged were aged 10 to 13, including three 10-year-old boys, a 10-year-old girl, an 11-year-old girl, a 12-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl. Chicago police have not released the names because the individuals are minors.
Each child was charged with misdemeanor battery causing bodily harm. Corshawnda Hatter and her nine-year-old son were treated at a hospital for minor injuries following the attack. Although police arrested seven children, they have since released them. Additionally, they would have been referred to counseling services. However, the investigation is still active, according to local police. It is unclear whether the minors’ parents will face charges.
Social networks react to the accusations
In the comments section of The Shade Room, more than 6,500 housemates weighed in on the accusations and the shocking incident of children putting their hands and feet on a 33-year-old mother, her son and daughter. While some applaud prosecutors for taking the case seriously, others are calling on parents to also face the consequences.
@msblingmiami wrote: “What they did to this mother was heartbreaking. To add insult to injury, she has sickle cell disease. What’s even worse is the lack of accountability on the part of the parents. Being a good student has nothing to do with poor morals or even worse behavior. Hold them all accountable!!”
@lexijonesmua commented: “Idc idc! Kiddy jail! At least 3 days each! Because I wouldn’t be surprised if they turned around and did it again, they learned that from somewhere!”
“Hold these parents accountable too” @m.dianee_ said.
“I know how young these kids are, responsibility!!! Get the parents while they do it too,” @dearkim_ added.
@empresseebee wrote, “Unfortunately, this had to happen.”
@nharifitzgerald said: “Advice? It’s not enough.”
“I don’t care if they’re kids – every action has consequences.
I can’t accept this. » @zawadi_kashara commented.
When the story first went viral in November, it also caught the attention of Chicago-raised celebrities such as Dreezy and Lil Zay Osama. Jaleel Anthony, founder of Bosses University, told reporters at the time that his organization was in contact with Corshawnda Hatter to provide donated items, ranging from clothing to toys.
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