Georgia Teacher Accused of Assault

(Sylvester, Georgia) A 40-year-old teacher at Worth County Middle School, Karen Elizabeth Newsome, has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old boy and threatening him with vulgarities.

Newsome has been charged with simple battery and disrupting a public school stemming from the incident which was witnessed by the school principal.

Reportedly, Newsome grabbed the boy and profanely threatened to harm him in response to an alleged assault on her son by the boy. The alleged victim's mommy heard about the altercation and decided to press charges against Newsome.

Newsome was booked into custody and released on $3,000 bond.