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Graduate’s father arrested for blocking Black superintendent from shaking daughter’s hand
The school district, which has had repeated problems with racism and antisemitism, held its graduation Friday. The father was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, Wisconsin News reported.
The father, who has been identified as 49-year-old Matt Eddy, jumped on stage, grabbed the superintendent and began dragging him to the back of the stage.
Madison.com described Eddy as “forcibly pulling the district superintendent away from his daughter as she crossed the stage.” Traditionally, when students graduate high school, they shake hands with the principal and district leaders.
Superintendent Rainey Briggs then said, “You better get up off me man. Get away from me bro.”
The video shows the daughter, clad in a blue cap and gown, shocked and putting her hand to her forehead. She moves her tassel to the left side and walks away as three police officers step in to take the man off stage.
Graduate’s father arrested for blocking Black superintendent from shaking daughter’s hand
Sarah K. Burris
June 5, 2024 2:50PM ET
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Graduate’s father arrested for blocking Black superintendent from shaking daughter’s hand
Father attacks superintendent (Photo: screen captures of Baraboo High School graduation video, via school district)
The father of a Baraboo High School graduate blocked his daughter from shaking the hand of the Black superintendent as she graduated, video of the incident shows.
The school district, which has had repeated problems with racism and antisemitism, held its graduation Friday. The father was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, Wisconsin News reported.
The father, who has been identified as 49-year-old Matt Eddy, jumped on stage, grabbed the superintendent and began dragging him to the back of the stage.
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Madison.com described Eddy as “forcibly pulling the district superintendent away from his daughter as she crossed the stage.” Traditionally, when students graduate high school, they shake hands with the principal and district leaders.
A video of the ceremony recorded the father as he shouted, “That’s my daughter!”
At one point, he was heard shouting, “I don’t want her touching him!”
Superintendent Rainey Briggs then said, “You better get up off me man. Get away from me bro.”
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The video shows the daughter, clad in a blue cap and gown, shocked and putting her hand to her forehead. She moves her tassel to the left side and walks away as three police officers step in to take the man off stage.
Local station News 3 claimed that social media comments say that the father was angry at the way the district handled bullying issues related to his daughter.
Internet sleuths have since found his employer and are posting on the company’s Facebook page, accusing Eddy of being a racist.
The school district released a statement saying: “Our primary focus remains on celebrating the achievements of our graduates.
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