Teen accused of child abuse, fought with classmate

Here's a new twist on the old lemon-
Teen accused of child abuse, fought with classmate
Associated Press - December 9, 2010 9:45 AM ET

Cat Fight

JUNEAU, Wisconsin. (AP) - A 17-year-old girl is charged with child abuse after fighting with an older student at their high school in Wisconsin.

A criminal complaint filed in Dodge County says Brandi Jo Winkelman struck a girl nearly 10 months older during a confrontation in a hallway at Watertown High School in October. The girl allegedly hit by Winkelman says follow-up exams showed she had some loose teeth and a slight concussion.

Winkelman is facing a felony charge of child abuse by intentionally causing bodily harm, a felony, and misdemeanor disorderly conduct.  FULL STORY

Yes, this story made my eyes blink. A 17 year old snot is charged with child abuse for hitting a nearly 18 year old.  A "child" hit a nearly "adult".  Why a child abuse charge?  What happened with Assault charges for this sort of crap?  Oh, I know- zero evidence required.  Historically, the parents of the 17 year old would be the ones blamed and destroyed over it.  That may still happen anyway.