I didn't! I swear!

[RapidBreath]

I didn't hit him! I swear! I didn't even brush past him in the hallway. I didn't have hardly any conversation with him. I was never alone with him. I even left early.

Background: About 4 weeks ago I went to an audio geek club meeting. We are not an exclusive club. Anyone is allowed to come. One of our members has a younger sibling who is functionally about 4 years old and has down syndrome. I didn't particularly notice him or interact with him. I didn't realize he was disabled in any way.

Fast forward: Today I was told that he is now saying that I "hit him" and my club chair person said he knew it was bogus because if it had been anyone else that would have made sense but it was you (aka myself).

OMG!! Nothing ever happened at all. There were no harsh words. There was no argument. He seemed fine. WTF!!! I hope this doesn't go to court because while I would win (as we were never alone and I have lots of supportive witnesses not to mention good standing with the court because I am a legal video specialist.) but that would be at least $10,000 that I don't have. I'm not employed!!! GAH!!!

So, I guess I need some prayers ladies. I've never been so mortified in my life.

Thanks in advance,

Alisha aka RapidBreath.

 

[JennieR]

I know you said the kid functions on a 4 year olds level, but how old is he? Has he been known to "tell stories"? What did his parents say?

 

[Dela]

Sorry Alisha this sounds terrible AND terribly confusing for you as it should be. My mother used to teach special ed and had a situation with a student making up stories. The little girl indeed was making the story up, but I forgot what provoked her to tell these lies.

Have you spoken to the older sibling yet about why he thinks this happened?

This is very unfair to you, I can't imagine this going to court, nothing happened, so there is no proof of anything happening.

Keep us posted, I'm very curious how this plays out as it just seems so unfair.

Good thoughts to you and I hope this all gets resolved quickly and easily.

 

[TexasLaura]

So sorry to hear you are going through this. I would try to call the family. I would remain very calm and understanding; let them know you are a kind and caring person, and that you are very upset about this. By showing that you care, are upset, and by putting a face (or voice) with your name, making yourself "real" to them, I think they will realize that you couldn't have done this.

Good luck. Prayers coming your way!

 

[tsagona]

Wouldn't the parents of a functionally 4 year old always have their child in view? Wouldn't they know that nothing really happened? Is it highly unlikely that a child would be hit and not cry or act like a child upon being struck? Wouldn't the parents know that this is a falsehood? I don't know about this particular child but I can honestly say that if my child had been struck (especially by a stranger) there would have been some immediate reaction to it. My guess is this is how this child grabs attention. He probably has had alot of this kind of thing. I bet it just blows over. I hope it does.

 

[nightowl81]

good luck, hope it works out for you. I'd be scared! Besides the $10k when being unemployed...after you are proven innocent, if it does come down to that maybe his parents should pay that bill.

I'm also wondering how old the child actually is? Why did he single you out? Has he done this before? You said you hardly spoke, so I guess you have exchanged a few words atleast? I wonder if you said something that he took the wrong way and he then made something up to get you in trouble.

 

[RapidBreath]

I don't know anything further. I haven't heard from anyone yet. I am assuming I will hear from someone at the next club mtg.

I just wanted say thanks for all the prayers and support. I really appreciate it.