A teacher trapped by a video student receives support, growing account for GoFundMe account

MAYWOOD, California –

A teacher who has seen a student hitting during a fight in a California high school is gaining support, while a GoFundMe set up for him is worth thousands of dollars.

The Friday afternoon fight, which was filmed, involved Marston Riley, a 64-year-old music teacher, and a 14-year-old student. The student was transported to a hospital in the area where he was treated for minor injuries and released.

Riley was arrested and sentenced for child abuse, but deposited a bond over the weekend. He receives support. A GoFundMe account opened for him raised more than $ 65,000 starting Monday night.

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Anna Corona was sitting in the classroom close enough to the fight to almost get a stray blow. Like many students, she said things had escalated after Riley sent the student out of class for not having his music uniform. She claims that the student left and returned to make racial remarks and ready to fight.

"He continued to provoke Riley and started throwing her basketball at him," she said. "He called it, like, call it the" N "word."

Parents who spoke to KABC-TV about the incident seem divided. Some think that Riley was just defending himself and others say that he is known to be aggressive. Many students told Eyewitness News that Riley was one of the most popular campus teachers and that he was shocked that he was in a fight with a student.

"I've been really shocked because he's no longer a quiet teacher, and he respects everyone and does not really act that way." He wants you out of his class he will ask you politely, "said student Amy Viagas.

Viagas agrees with many students who say that Riley was just provoked.

"It's a mistake that he swayed the student and let the emotions reach him, but I feel that it was his fault that caused the fight," she said.

In a short video posted on GoFundMe's growing page, Riley talks about the support he receives from students, teachers, and parents.

"… I want to thank you for your support, you are a blessing, thank you," he said.

Riley is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 30, as the fight is still under investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Meanwhile, crisis counselors were available on campus for all students to discuss what had happened. In addition, extra security on campus will be available throughout the week.

"The incident we saw does not reflect the values ​​of the Maywood Academy High School and the wonderful teachers and students that make up the community of Maywood," said Superintendent of the Unified School District of Los Angeles, Austin Beutner. "We will continue our work to make each school a safe and welcoming learning environment for students and to provide teachers and staff with the support they deserve."