Rotten Mango #324: Three High Schoolers SMIRKING In Court After Burning Cigarettes On Classmate’s Private Parts
Jan 1, 2024
Three high schoolers involved in a controversial incident smirk in court after burning cigarettes on a classmate's private parts. The podcast explores topics such as teenage bullying, abuse, survival on a deserted island, and the consequences of reckless behavior. The high schoolers plead not guilty and their attorneys argue various points, including mental illness as a defense.
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The Incident
- Helen, John, and Coco, three international high school students, were tried for kidnapping, torturing, and attempting to light a classmate on fire.
- This stemmed from a Facebook picture and a boy.
Lord of the Flies Analogy
- The judge compared the situation to "Lord of the Flies," where unsupervised kids create their own subculture and turn on each other.
- Oxford High School, a private school, became their "island."
Oxford High School's Purpose
- Oxford High School, despite being private, lacks typical private school amenities and has a questionable educational focus.
- Its high tuition and reliance on international students raise questions about its true purpose.