Update: Tuesday September 7th
Simpsonville Police have charged the 16 year old teen in this incident with "unlawful tampering of a human food or beverage product". The charges came Tuesday morning. That is a class C felony, and the case has now been referred to family court.
As noted in the original story below, the teen and family told News Channel 7 exclusively, the teen is innocent.
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Original Story:
A Hillcrest High School student--suspended--after Greenville County school officials say the student tampered with a teacher's drink.
The incident took place September 1st in a computer class.
The teacher did not require medical attention, after she claimed a student put hand sanitizer in her drinking water.
District officials say the investigation is still ongoing, and refused to elaborate further on the story.
They say Simpsonville police are also investigating. Criminal charges could come if the teacher decides to press charges.
News Channel 7 spoke exclusively with the student suspended, and her mother.
Her mother claims the daughter, who is new to the school this year, was a scapegoat for other students responsible. She says the other students used a gang mentality to label the "new girl" the culprit.
When asked if her daughter would lie about this, the mother said "no".
The family is considering hiring an attorney, should the girl be expelled or face charges.
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