A criminal complaint says after he was suspended, the teacher posted on social media, requesting 8th graders turn the school into Capitol Hill.
HAMILTON TWP., New Jersey -- A former teacher from Atlantic County, New Jersey spent the weekend in jail on charges of causing a false public alarm.Syed spoke with Action News after his release from an Atlantic County Correctional Facility on Monday.
He says he found out students were filming other students using the bathroom at school and posting the videos.He admits to using the phrase"you gonna die" on the social media page in question. The phrase, he says, is a rap lyric he's referenced in his classes. The comment led to his suspension. "As a teacher you're not just here to teach science. You're here to connect with students and give them lessons that you could learn towards life," said Syed.The following statement from the Hamilton Township School District was released Monday evening:
Mr. Syed had been suspended from the District on February 1, 2022 for his alleged unprofessional behavior and conduct as an educator. The reasons for his suspension was discussed with Mr. Syed in detail. Contrary to Mr. Syed's assertion, his suspension has nothing to do with his accusations about cyberbullying. Mr. Syed was later terminated on February 16, 2022 at the Hamilton Township Board of Education Meeting.