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‘No finding of ill will among students’ — Tuscumbia Schools commends Deshler coaches' 'fast' Borden injury response

Tuscumbia City Schools Board of Education recently praised its coaches and staff for taking “fast action” in response to an incident that left Deshler High School student August Borden with lasting injuries.

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'This is still far from over' — Tuscumbia City Schools ends investigation into Deshler High School student August Borden's injuries

"This is still far from over. I anticipate a civil case that will take several months, if not years to resolve. We will ultimately get to the bottom of what happened on August 19 at Deshler High School," Jason Borden said.

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Online petitions call for removal of Deshler High School football coach, Madison and Colbert County DAs — 'The community demands change'

The petitions calling for accountability in the case of injured student August Borden have each received over 1,000 signatures.

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Killen man charged with making threats against Deshler High School after allegedly driving onto campus 'yelling' over handling of August Borden case

Robert Shaun Bowman was arrested last Friday in Tuscumbia for allegedly making terroristic threats against Deshler High School over its handling of a case involving injured student August Borden.

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Video shows Deshler locker room brawl; Tuscumbia BOE asks to stop sharing

The Tuscumbia Board of Education (BOE) responded Monday after a video showing a fight in the locker room between two football players circulated on social media.

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Protesters march in Tuscumbia seeking 'justice' for injured Deshler High School student August Borden

Protesters marched in Tuscumbia on Thursday and Friday, calling for justice for local Deshler High School athlete August Borden, who was severely injured on campus on August 15.

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Protest, march planned in support of injured Deshler High School athlete August Borden — ‘He and his family deserve justice’

A group is planning a pre-game protest on October 30 at the high school at noon, followed by a meet-up that evening at the football game between Deshler and West Morgan High School. There will also be a community march the following Friday morning, starting at the courthouse on Main Street in Tuscumbia at 10.

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'We’re focused on what we can prove' — Madison County chief deputy DA Gann addresses alternate theories in injured Deshler High School student case

Though the Madison County District Attorney’s Office has concluded its investigation, Chief Deputy District Attorney Tim Gann recently addressed some alternate theories in the case of injured Deshler High School student August Borden and explained why he chose not to pursue criminal charges.

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Attorneys for August Borden say family not giving up on injury case — 'They continue to seek truth, accountability and transparency in the pursuit of justice for their son'

Despite being declared a closed case by Madison County District Attorney Rob Broussard, August Borden and his family are not giving up their fight for justice.

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Madison County DA defends decision not to press charges in injured Deshler High School student case, downplays ‘conspiracy theories’ as ‘delusion’

After receiving significant public pushback, Madison County District Attorney Rob Broussard is defending his decision not to press charges in the case involving an injured student at Deshler High School, saying it was a simple case of horseplay gone wrong and calling “conspiracy theories” to the contrary “delusional.”

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Father of injured Deshler High School student August Borden 'shocked and appalled' at Madison County DA's decision not to press charges — 'This case is far from over'

While the Madison County DA’s Office considers the case now closed, Jason Borden isn’t giving up his fight for his son.

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'Freak accident': Madison County DA declines criminal charges in Deshler High School student injury case

Madison County District Attorney Robert Broussard announced on Wednesday his office will not be seeking criminal charges in the case of a Deshler High School student who was severely injured on campus in August.

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'Justice for August!' — Billboard in Tuscumbia shows support for injured Deshler High School student

Concerned parents and students in Tuscumbia are still hoping justice will soon be served for what happened to Deshler High School student August Borden nearly two months ago.

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Protesters gather at Deshler High School seeking 'accountability,' 'justice' for injured student

Weeks of not knowing the full story of what caused the severe injuries of freshman football player August Borden have led to protests outside of Deshler High School.

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Injured Deshler student’s father details medical report, says unconscious son may have been moved before 911 call

While the investigation into the incident so far has not yielded any new information, the student’s father, Jason, said his son’s medical report revealed some shocking details.

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'Momma and them' — Online comments by Deshler High School 'team doctor,' Colbert County judge stir controversy in August Borden case

Online comments made by two prominent members of the Tuscumbia community have raised concerns among those still seeking answers about what led to a Deshler High School student’s severe injuries three weeks ago.

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Deshler High School continues extra security measures for homecoming game; Sheriff not anticipating any issues

Parents and fans attending Deshler High School’s homecoming football game against Danville Friday night can expect an increased police presence along with added security measures.

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Madison County DA now investigating Deshler High School incident that left student with severe injuries as criminal case — ‘Like starting over from scratch’

Madison County chief deputy District Attorney Tim Gann told 1819 News that his office began investigating the case on Tuesday and that it was like "starting over from scratch.”

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Deshler High student August Borden's parents call for peace as they seek justice for son's injuries — 'Difference of opinion is acceptable, but violence is not'

August Borden’s parents issued a statement on Friday calling for the community to remain calm and respond peacefully as they continue to seek answers about their son’s injuries.

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Tuscumbia City Schools sends letter to parents claiming it 'immediately launched' investigation into August Borden's injuries — Audio recording suggests otherwise

It’s been over a week since Deshler High School freshman August Borden suffered severe injuries walking to football practice after school, and parents still don’t have clear answers on what really happened.

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August Borden's parents claim school lied about son's injuries — 'Made it sound like a kid just tripped and fell'

Jason Borden is still searching for answers about what caused his son severe injuries last week at Deshler High School, and the contradictory stories he’s heard from school officials suggest to him that someone may be trying to cover up the truth.

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Tuscumbia mayor, police issue statement on injured Deshler High School student as parents, community demand answers for alleged 'cover-up'

The parents of 15-year-old August Borden are relieved to have him back home after he suffered severe injuries last Tuesday at Deshler High School. But now, they’re demanding answers.