The former Mexico physical education teacher accused of striking a student is bound over to Division I of the Audrain County Circuit Court.
According to online court records, Katrina Dukes had a preliminary hearing on Tuesday in the Associate Circuit Court of Audrain County and the court found probable cause to send the case to Division I for arraignment on January 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
Dukes is accused of striking a 9-year old special needs student with a bag of dodge balls at Eugene Field Elementary School on April 27th.
Dukes was subsequently dismissed by the Mexico School District and has filed suit against the district.