NewsWPLG Local 10 – Local NewsOctober 27, 2026Miami-Dade County
Prosecutors file felony charge after student is assaulted at Nautilus Middle School
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Criminal charges of second-degree felony aggravated battery were filed against a student following an altercation at Nautilus Middle School where an 11-year-old girl was repeatedly struck. The case, initially routed to a juvenile diversion program, was escalated after the victim's mother requested prosecution and the severity of injuries—including a concussion—was reviewed. A juvenile court hearing is scheduled for Thursday at 9 a.m.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Local NewsWhy It Matters
An 11-year-old student sustained a concussion from an assault captured on video, prompting a felony prosecution in juvenile court and public scrutiny over campus safety protocols.
Key Facts
- Prosecutors filed a second-degree felony aggravated battery charge against a student involved in an assault at Nautilus Middle School.
- The 11-year-old victim suffered a concussion after being struck repeatedly in an altercation captured on video.
- The case was originally referred for misdemeanor battery through a juvenile diversion program before prosecutors upgraded the charge.
- A juvenile court hearing, known as a sounding, is scheduled for Thursday at 9 a.m.
- The victim's attorney alleged that school officials failed to protect the student and had been warned of an imminent attack.
- Miami-Dade County Public Schools stated that staff members met with the students prior to the incident to de-escalate the conflict, and administrators and school police responded when the altercation occurred.
Who's Mentioned
locationBAY HARBOR ISLANDS“Dateline location for the news report.”locationFla.“State where the incident and legal proceedings take place.”OrganizationMiami-Dade Schools Police“Responded to the altercation on campus.”OrganizationNautilus Middle School“Location where the student altercation occurred.”OrganizationLocal 10 News“News outlet that interviewed the victim's mother.”OrganizationMiami-Dade State Attorney’s Office“Filed charges and handled the case processing.”OrganizationMiami-Dade County Public Schools“School district that responded to the incident and issued a statement.”