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Brooklyn Paraprofessional Arrested for Assaulting Student

4/17/2026

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Police say 41-year-old Demitrius Williams, a paraprofessional, was arrested for assault at a Brooklyn school on February 5.
The police report states Williams picked up the boy in a cradle-like manner, dropped him, and shook him.
He faces misdemeanor assault and endangering a child charges.
A judge released him on his own recognizance after prosecutors sought supervised release.
Department of Education condemned the incident and will pursue termination if confirmed.

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Police say 41-year-old Demitrius Williams, a paraprofessional, was arrested for assault at a Brooklyn school on February 5.
The police report states Williams picked up the boy in a cradle-like manner, dropped him, and shook him.
He faces misdemeanor assault and endangering a child charges.
A judge released him on his own recognizance after prosecutors sought supervised release.
Department of Education condemned the incident and will pursue termination if confirmed.