Family outraged after boy, 6, allegedly asked by teacher, principal if parents do drugs

Tuesday, November 7, 2017
NEW YORK -- There are questions surrounding the actions of a teacher and a principal at an elementary school in the Bronx, who allegedly interrogated a 6-year-old student.

The family of Ethan Gomez says he was interrogated by an after-school teacher at P.S. 209 in the Fordham Heights section about whether anyone in his home uses drugs.
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The teacher even allegedly smelled Ethan's clothing.

When his family complained to the principal, they say she then asked Ethan the same questions.
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The Department of Education says it's investigating whether anyone did anything improper.

Ethan has been transferred out of the school and his family is now consulting with attorneys.
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