A video of a special needs student being viciously bullied by his friends at Arvin High School in California while they shaved his head and laughed at him went viral online on Thursday. Micah Parsons, a top pass-rusher for the Dallas Cowboys, responded to the terrible behaviour shortly after the video went viral by pleading with followers to uncover the children’s contact information for him. Marcus Smart, a guard with the Boston Celtics, then joined in.
I ll jump in Micah!Does anyone have Javier s contact info ? Don t post his personal info here but email YGCHOOPS@GMAIL.COM on how to get in touch w him or his family and we ll get the celtics and puma to send a little something his way. We got his back.
— marcus smart (@smart_MS3) October 22, 2022
The cruel that certain kids can be at times is extremely awful, but it is lovely to see Parsons and Smart stand up for Javier. In fact, it’s claimed that a security guard observed the entire episode from a distance. Arvin High School issued the following statement via MARCA:
Please be aware that the school has already taken action in response to the recent occurrences at Arvin High School and will continue to do so. Because of the young age of individuals affected, disciplinary proceedings won’t be made public. We understand that the occurrence has sparked great feelings of rage in you. Your sentiments are shared by the faculty. Please be aware that we work to prevent bullying and that we do not tolerate such behaviour.
Micah Parsons has a reputation for giving back; in the past, he has helped a number of individuals fill their gas tanks throughout the summer. Many supporters praised Smart and Parsons for what they did:
Marcus and Micah you all a great men to come to this young man s defense. I just want to know how these cowards got away with this. What ever happened to defend the weak. In my day those guys would have paid the price all the athletes would have helped him.
— Alfredo Martinez (@Alfredo79255377) October 22, 2022
Just found two of my new favorite athletes. God bless you both for reaching out to this kid.
— RG34 (@riangroener) October 22, 2022
Two high school staff members have been placed on leave following the bullying incident, according to KGET.com:
Two staff members at Arvin High School have been placed on leave as a result of a bullying incident that was captured on camera, according to a representative for the Kern High School District.
Micah Parsons and Marcus Smart are in the process of getting in touch with Javier, although it’s unclear whether they have sent him anything just yet. You enjoy seeing them make the small child feel like a star.
Marcus Smart and Micah Parsons reach out to the special needs child who went viral after being violently bullied, according to the original post on ClutchPoints.
