Durham Schools Fire Deputy Superintendent Amidst Scandal

0:00Durham Public Schools just fired Deputy Superintendent Ty and Giovanni after she got hit with obstruction of justice charges tie to a police probe. Over an Autistic Kindergarner allegedly strapped to a chair back in November, 2024. Giovanni, who oversaw administrative, legal, and compliance services with a salary of $174,500, was. Indicted in January and formally charged on February 5 with five felony counts. She pleaded not guilty and had been suspended with pay since December 19th when search warns hit district headquarters. Meanwhile, two other administrators faced similar heat. Former Principal Town you're right at Eno Valley Elementary resigned in January after three obstruction counts and won perjury charge. Senior Executive Director Aisha Hunter got fired in February over six obstruction felonies and two perjury counts. The school board moved quick on all three suspensions during their own internal review, showing they're not playing around with this mess.

1:01The student's family has sued right over the incident, but the case against these leaders keeps unfolding as investigations push forward. Stay in form with Durham News Today, AI-powered updates.