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Florida elementary teacher accused of pushing, restraining disabled student

By Garrett Phillips,

2 days ago

PALM BAY, Fla. (WFLA) — A teacher at Sunrise Elementary School is facing charges of child abuse, the Palm Bay Police Department said Friday.

On Thursday, 41-year-old Beatriz Rapisarda was arrested after an investigation into allegations involving a student in an intellectually disabled class.

Rapisarda allegedly pushed the student and restrained them by their wrists, according to witnesses in the classroom.

Rapisarda was booked in the Brevard County Jail.

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