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Tuscumbia Schools Press On With Internal Review After DA Closes Deshler Injury Case

The district’s outside attorney will deliver findings in the coming weeks following prosecutors’ decision to call the incident a freak accident.

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Overview

  • Madison County prosecutors closed the criminal case with no charges and characterized the August injury to 15-year-old August Borden as a freak accident.
  • AL.com reports Tuscumbia Police initially sought reckless conduct charges against a student of interest, but the DA said witness interviews did not support criminal behavior.
  • Tuscumbia City Schools says its internal investigation continues under outside counsel, with a report and potential policy recommendations expected to the board within weeks.
  • Attorneys for the Borden family said they remain focused on finding answers and are seeking truth, accountability and transparency.
  • A family friend questioned the findings and claimed only 17 of 71 football players were interviewed, while Borden’s mother said he is recovering at home and completing schoolwork.