NewsWPLG Local 10 – Local NewsOctober 28, 2026Miami-Dade County
Mother defends 11-year-old daughter charged with felony battery after Miami Beach middle school fight
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An 11-year-old Nautilus Middle School student has been charged with a second-degree felony for aggravated battery following a classroom fight in late September. The accused girl's mother defended her daughter, stating she was subjected to prior bullying and attempted to report it to school officials before the altercation. Meanwhile, the victim's mother reported that her daughter suffered a concussion after being struck multiple times.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Local NewsWhy It Matters
A juvenile faces a felony prosecution and potential court proceedings in the juvenile justice system following a school altercation, highlighting local issues regarding school safety, bullying response protocols, and student discipline.
Key Facts
- An 11-year-old girl is charged with a second-degree felony aggravated battery after a classroom fight at Nautilus Middle School.
- The incident occurred in late September and was captured on video.
- The victim's mother stated that her daughter suffered a concussion and was struck over 40 times before someone intervened.
- The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office initially referred the case for misdemeanor battery through a juvenile diversion program before filing the felony charge.
- The accused girl's mother stated she had tried to contact school officials about harassment and bullying prior to the altercation.
- The injured student's attorney accused the school of failing to protect the student and ignoring warnings of an imminent attack.
- Miami-Dade County Public Schools stated that staff had previously met with the students to de-escalate the conflict and addressed the matter according to the student code of conduct.
Who's Mentioned
locationMiami Beach“City where Nautilus Middle School is located.”OrganizationMiami-Dade Schools Police“Police force that responded when the fight occurred.”OrganizationNautilus Middle School“Middle school where the classroom fight occurred in Miami Beach.”locationMiami-Dade County“County where the juvenile court case is proceeding.”OrganizationMiami-Dade State Attorney’s Office“Prosecutorial office that filed the felony charge.”OrganizationMiami-Dade County Public Schools“School district responding to the incident and student conduct.”OrganizationLocal 10“News organization that conducted interviews with the mothers involved.”PersonRosh Lowe“Local 10 reporter who interviewed the mother of the accused girl.”