Nevada Teacher Accused of Abusing Disabled Student

(Las Vegas, Nevada) A 41-year-old special education teacher at the West Prep Academy, Margaret Boyett, has been accused of abusing a disabled student.

Police say 41-year-old Margaret Boyett abused her authority by abusing one of her students in front of others last month.

According to court documents obtained by 8 News NOW, Boyett grabbed the wrist of a disabled student and used his own fist against him, hitting him as many as eight times.

Police say Boyett was trying to make the child apologize for something.

A teacher's assistant reportedly intervened to protect the child.