St. Louis, Missouri – A teenage girl named Kaylee Gain is currently fighting for her life after a violent altercation at her high school. The accused in the incident claims that she is actually the victim, alleging that she was harassed and bullied prior to the altercation. Gain, who suffered severe head injuries during the fight, remains unconscious in the hospital.
According to a report by Daily Mail, the family of the teenage girl accused of attacking Gain is seeking $150,000 in donations for her legal defense. They have launched a Change.org petition asking for compassion from the St. Louis Juvenile Court for the accused.
The aunt of the accused stated that her niece, an honor student at Hazelwood East High School, was defending herself during the brawl that took place on March 8 in Spanish Lake, Missouri. The family is asking for donations for legal fees, emphasizing that the situation was not as it may seem.
Video footage of the incident shows Gain being repeatedly slammed to the ground, resulting in a potentially fatal skull fracture. Doctors indicate that Gain remains unconscious almost two weeks after the attack.
The fundraiser for the accused, which was hosted on GoFundMe, claimed that she was unfairly portrayed as a bully and is also a victim. The family reported receiving racist death threats and had raised around $3,000 before the fundraiser was removed by GoFundMe.
The accused, facing felony assault charges, is currently in the custody of St. Louis Family Court and is scheduled for a hearing in early April. Meanwhile, Gain’s parents have demanded justice but have urged other students not to seek revenge against the alleged attacker. The family has raised over $300,000 to cover medical expenses for Gain, who suffered a fractured skull resulting in a brain injury and has yet to regain consciousness.