covington principal arrested after video shows him hitting student with traffic cone during morning drop-off
A viral video out of Covington, Kentucky, has sparked outrage and led to the arrest of a local elementary school principal. The footage, which has amassed over 2 million views on social media, appears to show the principal striking a student with a traffic cone during a chaotic morning drop-off line. Witnesses claim the student was running into traffic, but critics argue the discipline was excessive and violent. The principal was taken into custody on charges of assault and reckless endangerment. The school district has placed him on leave pending an investigation, while parents and activists clash online over whether the punishment fit the situation or crossed a dangerous line.