Las Vegas substitute trainer who punched pupil settles case

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Valley Excessive Faculty substitute trainer caught in a viral video preventing a pupil has settled his case.

Re’kwon Smith accepted a plea deal final week, which might end in both a misdemeanor or as much as 180 days in jail if he faces any additional authorized points.

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In keeping with courtroom data, Smith pleaded Nolo Contendere on Jan. 7, equal to a responsible plea. He is additionally barred from contacting the sufferer as a part of his plea.

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Clark County Faculty Police arrested Smith in April for preventing a pupil who reportedly used a racial slur.