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Kaylee Gain Out of ICU, Breathing Independently After School Fight

The recovery of the 16-year-old, injured in a viral altercation, prompts an investigation into school district's programs and widespread calls for justice.

  • 16-year-old Kaylee Gain is now breathing on her own and has been moved out of the ICU, two weeks after suffering a skull fracture in a fight near her high school.
  • The fight, which resulted in life-threatening injuries for Kaylee, was caught on video and went viral, sparking widespread public and official calls for justice.
  • Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has initiated an investigation into the Hazelwood School District's diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, questioning their contribution to the incident.
  • A 15-year-old girl has been arrested and charged with assault in connection with the fight; a petition argues against charging her as an adult, citing self-defense against bullying.
  • Kaylee's GoFundMe campaigns have collectively raised nearly $400,000 to support her recovery and her family's expenses during this time.
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