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Shaquille O'Neal Covers Funeral Costs for Bullying Victim

3/19/2026

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Shaquille O'Neal, NBA legend, will cover funeral costs for Jada West, a Mason Creek Middle School student who suffered a brain injury during the altercation on March 5 and died on March 8.
O'Neal serves as chief of community relations for the Henry County Sheriff's Office.
The incident remains under investigation as police review footage.
Jada's family seeks accountability, alleging bullying occurred prior to the altercation.

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Story summary

Shaquille O'Neal, NBA legend, will cover funeral costs for Jada West, a Mason Creek Middle School student who suffered a brain injury during the altercation on March 5 and died on March 8.
O'Neal serves as chief of community relations for the Henry County Sheriff's Office.
The incident remains under investigation as police review footage.
Jada's family seeks accountability, alleging bullying occurred prior to the altercation.