The beating of Kaylee Gain, a teenager from Missouri, has prompted an investigation by Attorney General Andrew Bailey. Bailey had requested records from Hazelwood East High School, which both Kaylee and her alleged attacker, who is black attend, but the school has refused. He is considering charging Kaylee’s attacker, a minor, as an adult, due to the severe nature of the attack and the alleged culture of social justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at the school.
The incident occurred on March 8, when Kaylee, who is white, was involved in a fight with a group of black students about a mile from the school. She suffered a skull fracture and a brain bleed that put her in a coma for two weeks. The school has faced criticism for its handling of the incident, and Bailey believes they are violating the law by not promptly sharing the requested records.
The school district has denied any wrongdoing and has accused Bailey of “intentionally disrespecting” them with his requests for information. They claim that he is sending error-filled correspondence to intimidate and threaten their leadership. However, Bailey remains adamant that the records should have been released by April 15.
The assaulter’s name is Maurnice DeClue. Don’t let her get away with this https://t.co/BA92QltqHa
— Redeemed Zoomer (@redeemed_zoomer) April 3, 2024
A judge has ruled that a certification hearing will be held on May 10 to determine whether the alleged attacker should be tried as an adult. County attorneys have requested a delay to gather more information about the attacker’s social and family life. The defense argues that she should not be certified, as she has no history with the juvenile court and is an honor student who has taken advanced courses. However, the Gain family lawyer, Bryan Kaemmerer, believes that due to the severity of the attack and Kaylee’s significant cognitive impairment, the attacker should be tried as an adult.
Kaemmerer revealed that Kaylee still shows signs of cognitive impairment and does not understand why she is in the hospital. He also stated that this is a particularly violent assault and a case where it is necessary for the juvenile to be tried as an adult. The defense’s argument that the attacker has taken AP courses and has no history with the juvenile court does not negate the seriousness of the attack and the long-lasting effects it has had on Kaylee.
Kaylee Gain is alive and awake 3 weeks after Maurnice DeClue went too far in this fight near their St. Louis, Missouri high school
Kaylee suffered a skull fracture and brain damage. She can only walk with assistance and has limited conversation abilityhttps://t.co/09d3PZH9sD
— Brendan (@BrendanMcInnis) March 30, 2024
The incident involving Kaylee Gain has sparked a heated debate about the culture at Hazelwood East High School and the actions of the school district following the attack. Attorney General Andrew Bailey continues to push for records from the school, while the defense argues that the alleged attacker should not be tried as an adult. The hearing on May 10 will determine the next steps in this case, but for now, the focus remains on Kaylee’s recovery and justice for the traumatic incident she endured.