Why did the upset students NOT NOTIFY THE SHERIFF,
until AFTER the assault, and the make their complaint ?
What happened to (DHS) : "Hear something, see something,..say something"
The suddenly indignant students and the school system have chastened the accountability to central government, (ie: the Feds!)
whereas they had first hand observations.
You assume that the other kids said nothing or it would have been taken care of - if the school authorities decide that the cops don’t get notified/cooperated with, then what credibility would the kids have as far as getting something done?