Teacher Accused of Slapping Boy

(Naperville, Illinois) A 26-year-old teacher at Neuqua Valley High School, Akela J. Dillon, has been charged with misdemeanor battery for allegedly slapping a 16-year-old boy in the school corridor. The incident was recorded by a school surveillance camera.

According to the boy's mother, Dillon struck the student, who is black, because he is dating a white girl.

Dillon was placed on administrative leave after the incident. She faces a possible one-year jail term and $2,500 fine if convicted.


[Update 05/03/07]

At a bench trial in Will County, Judge Michael Powers sentenced Dillon to 12 months of court supervision after conviction of misdemeanor battery.