Family of teen accused in Kaylee Gain assault case pleads to start fundraiser
In an alarming turn of events, the family of the teenage girl charged with the brutal assault of 16-year-old Kaylee Gain claims their kin is the genuine victim. They assert she was subject to persistent bullying before the shocking incident, which was caught on video and widely shared online.
The accused is a 15-year-old girl, who, until recently, was known as an honor student with outstanding academic and athletic records at Hazelwood East High School. The incident took place on March 8 in Spanish Lakes, Missouri.
In an appeal for compassion from the juvenile court system, the family of the alleged assailant has launched a fundraiser, hoping to raise $150,000 to cover her legal defense costs. They have also initiated a petition on Change.org, urging Chief Juvenile Officer Rick Gaine...