Post Reports Deep Reads: Children joked about school shootings. Then the sheriff sent them to jail.
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Feb 22, 2025 The podcast dives into the alarming rise of school shooting threats and the severe actions taken in response. A sheriff's aggressive approaches in Florida led to mass arrests, impacting children and families deeply. It also examines the troubling reality for kids labeled as offenders after making inappropriate jokes. The emotional trauma faced by young individuals is highlighted, as are the complexities surrounding their experiences in detention. Ultimately, it stresses the need for open dialogues about children's feelings in dangerous times.
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Lori's Arrest
- Lori, a ninth grader, jokingly posted about "blowing up" her school on Instagram after the Appalachee High shooting.
- She was arrested and held in a detention center for three weeks, highlighting the increased intolerance for school threats.
National Threat Surge
- After the Appalachee High shooting, arrests for school threats surged nationally.
- The Washington Post found 477 arrests in the two weeks following, exceeding the combined arrests from three prior school shootings.
Armando's Arrest
- Eleven-year-old Armando was arrested and perp-walked for allegedly creating a "hit list" and showing airsoft guns during a FaceTime call.
- His arrest video garnered over 170,000 views, sparking mixed reactions.