Alleged Abuse of Autistic Child: Teacher Appears in Court

A teacher in Mersin, Turkey, has gone on trial for allegedly abusing a 5-year-old autistic child. The teacher claims that the child’s injury may have been caused by educational materials.During the court hearing, the teacher stated that they had grabbed the child by the neck and chin, but only to get their attention and show affection. However, the family is demanding that the teacher be punished.The court ultimately decided to continue the teacher’s detention and postponed the trial.