Buffalo, NY (WBEN) A Springville man has been arraigned on charges he struck a teacher outside Springville Middle School.
52-year-old Shawn R. Connors is accused of punching the teacher last Thursday morning. Prosecutors say the victim fell to the ground, suffering injuries to his face and knees. Prosecutors say a juvenile witnessed the assault.
Connors is scheduled to return on Thursday, May 20. He was released on his own recognizance. He is charged with assault, criminal trespass and endangering the welfare of a child.
If convicted of the charges, Connors faces up to 7 years in prison.