Special Needs Teacher Accused Of Physical Abuse

The DeSoto Police Department, along with DeSoto ISD, is investigating disturbing allegations of a special needs teacher physically abusing a non-verbal student in her care. The teacher, who officials have not charged at this time, is on administrative leave. Video obtained exclusively by NBC 5 shows the DeSoto High School special education teacher approaching a non-verbal student seated at a desk and swatting his arms and legs with a power cord. The person who reportedly captured the video is also a special needs student.