Teacher Charged After Alleged Child Abuse | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

A teacher at New Horizon Academy, Aaron Jacob Bonnette, faces serious charges after allegedly striking a four-year-old multiple times in a violent incident captured on surveillance video. The child’s mother reported bruises and fear, and the footage shows Bonnette grabbing, lifting, and repeatedly smacking the child before dropping him. Bonnette, who claimed he used a blanket to cover the child’s mouth because he was spitting, was immediately fired. The school condemned his actions, saying they don’t reflect their standards despite him passing their hiring process. Charged on July 1st…