Principal Pleads No Contest in Student Assault | Anchorage News

A former Juneau school principal, John Paul, has pleaded no contest to assault after tackling a 12-year-old student with autism—leading to a 60-day prison sentence, though he may seek electronic monitoring. The incident occurred while the boy waited for his mom outside school; Paul, who had over 30 years in education, apologized and said he hopes this won’t define his career. The prosecutor criticized the plea as lacking accountability, while the student’s mother revealed how deeply the trauma has shaken her son’s trust in adults. The judge warned the conviction will haunt Paul’s future employment prospects, with sentencing delayed until October 30th pending correctional approval—though that’s unlikely.

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