Dominick Krankall: revealing video shows that 6-year-old boy was not burned by other minors

At the end of April, the news of a case of bullying hit USA due to the cruelty of the fact. It was reported that Dominick Krankall6, sustained second and third degree burns to his body, after a friend allegedly threw a tennis ball on fire at his face.

However, the police Connecticut I reveal some videos that debunk the version of harassment by a minor under 8 years of age, accused of having attacked him, says the New York Post.

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The recording was delivered by one of the families of the accused minors and initially shows 4 children, including Dominick, playing in the backyard of a Bridgeport home. Although it is shown that they lit a soccer ball, it does not reveal any aggression.

“They were interacting in the backyard like children do”said Laura Giacobbe, mother of one of the accused minors.

The video shows how Dominick he was burned after kicking or stepping on a plastic cup that was filled with gasoline. The minor throws himself to the ground to put out the fire in his body and the other friends try to help him.

“Dominick was not left there to die”Giacobbe said. “My son Lorenzo, 11 years old, saved him, he put out the fire in his face.”

There were no signs of bullying

On June 10, when the images were released, the authorities confirmed that no evidence was found that the minor had been intimidated or attacked by the other children.

“The video recorded four children (six, seven, eight and eleven years old) playing together in the backyard of the residence”Bridgeport police said. “At least three of the children (ages six, seven and eight) were observed playing with fire and gasoline.”

Now, after the reveal, Giacobbe He assures that he will present a complaint to the family of Dominick for having defamed and humiliated his son. He also pointed out that, during the first week of the accident, they received threats.

“The police department had to sit in front of the house overnight to make sure nothing happened,” Indian. “It was said that the house would be burned down, that they would drag my son and me down the street and leave us to suffer the pain.”

“Your son was able to go to Yankee Stadium while my son sat inside in fear because of all the statements made against him.”Giacobbe, 45, said from his home in Bridgeport.

“I want her (Dominick’s mother) arrested because I don’t think it’s fair. It’s defamation.” Giacobbe continued. “He has slandered my family. She put my son through hell. He put me through hell. I want her arrested for making false statements.”

After the news about the alleged bullying, Dominick managed to obtain almost 600,000 dollars thanks to an online fundraiser.

Source: Elcomercio

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