UPDATE: Grand Jury Indicts Former Milton Teacher on Abuse Charges
Police became involved in the child abuse case that started as a DFACS and personnel matter at Hopewell Middle School, shifted to a civil suit that revealed more alleged victims.
UPDATE, DEC. 12, 2:15 P.M.: A Fulton County Grand Jury has returned an eleven count indictment against a former special needs teacher for allegedly abusing children in her care. 34-year-old Melanie Pickens is charged with Cruelty to Children and False Imprisonment in connection with the physical abuse of five Hopewell Middle School students. ********************* Original Article The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office is seeking an indictment against a former Hopewell Middle School special needs teacher for allegedly abusing children. Melanie Pickens faces a total of 11 counts on charges of cruelty to children and false imprisonment in connection with the physical abuse of five Hopewell Middle School students, the District Attorney's…
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