LOUISVILLE, Ky. — LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) – The 18-year-old Iroquois High School student accused of beating a classmate with autism has pleaded not guilty to second degree assault and criminal mischief.
Damon Simmons made a court appearance over the weekend.
According to arrest records, Simmons and three other students were caught on surveillance video entering a bathroom after the victim, who was later found in a pool of blood.
The victim also suffered a fractured jaw and had several teeth knocked loose, which needed surgery.
Simmons’ bond is set for $25,000.
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