Former NFL superstar and Atlanta Falcon Deion Sanders has been fired from Prime Prep Academy, a Dallas charter school he co-founded, after he was accused of assault by an employee of the school.
According to The Dallas Morning News, police are currently looking into claims made by school employee Kevin Jefferson after an incident during a faculty meeting. Sanders, who is also an analyst for the NFL Network and a former Atlanta Brave, was apparently upset about the poor class performance by some of the school’s athletes.
Jefferson claims that a verbal argument with Sanders led to the former football star grabbing him by the throat and pushing him to the ground before other people stepped in to stop the altercation.
The school’s superintendent Rachel King-Sanders released the following statement:
“Effective immediately, Deion Sanders is no longer an employee or representative for Prime Prep Academy. Prime Prep is committed to continually improving as an educational institution and it will continue to strive for excellence in every aspect.”
Sanders’ ex-wife Pilar previously accused Deion of assaulting her. The couple’s highly-publicized divorce was finalized over the summer.
Deion tweeted this today, so stay tuned to see how this plays out:
The Person claiming assault is a fake administrator whom does absolutely nothing to help the school,kids or teachers reach our goals. Truth
— DeionSanders (@DeionSanders) October 10, 2013
I won’t sit&witness my PrimePrep kids receive 2nds when they deserve the BEST EDUCATION!There was NO assault but a definite confrontation.
— DeionSanders (@DeionSanders) October 10, 2013
Its alot of ignorance & lies circulating in DFW right now. Please know I stand for kids,teachers & Parents whom trusted me with their child.
— DeionSanders (@DeionSanders) October 10, 2013
Pep Rally is on at PrimePrep baby! Truth pic.twitter.com/ejIr2MkY2n
— DeionSanders (@DeionSanders) October 11, 2013
PrimePrep football team getting ready for homecoming tonight. Truth pic.twitter.com/ZWyidkuvA8
— DeionSanders (@DeionSanders) October 11, 2013
Watch God work! What the devil meant for evil God will turn it around. The fight for right has just began. #kids1st Stay tuned
— DeionSanders (@DeionSanders) October 11, 2013
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