New Hampshire School Worker Faces Charges for Assaulting Two 7-Year-Olds

The incidents, involving a behavior technician at Parker-Varney Elementary School, have prompted a review of contracts with service providers.

William O’Connell, a 24-year-old behavior technician, has been charged with assaulting two 7-year-old children at Parker-Varney Elementary School in New Hampshire.
The charges follow a similar incident involving another worker at the same school, raising concerns about the service provider, Applied ABC.
Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais described the incidents as 'horrific' and below the standards expected for student safety.
Applied ABC, the contracted provider, stated it has a zero-tolerance policy for improper behavior and has terminated the employee involved.
O’Connell turned himself in and has been released on bail, with his arraignment scheduled for March 7.