Guilty pleas in violent attacks on teachers in Las Vegas and Iowa.
A former high school student in Las Vegas pleaded guilty to attempted murder, attempted sexual assault, and battery with the use of a deadly weapon resulting in substantial bodily harm in a plea deal. The student attacked his teacher in April 2021, leaving her hospitalized for a week with serious injuries. The defendant faces two to 20 years in prison on the attempted murder and attempted sexual assault charges and is scheduled to be sentenced on June 5. The Clark County Education Association and the Clark County School District released statements emphasizing the need for school safety and zero tolerance for violence against students and staff.