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A pupil in America was allegedly suspended from school after he brought a ring to class that was said to be a "threat" to another child’s safety. | A pupil in America was allegedly suspended from school after he brought a ring to class that was said to be a "threat" to another child’s safety. |
The boy’s father, Jason Steward, told the Daily News that the family had been to see "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" the previous weekend. | The boy’s father, Jason Steward, told the Daily News that the family had been to see "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" the previous weekend. |
His son brought a ring to his class at Kermit Elementary School, Texas, and reportedly told another pupil it could make the boy disappear. | His son brought a ring to his class at Kermit Elementary School, Texas, and reportedly told another pupil it could make the boy disappear. |
Steward said the head teacher of the school told him that threats to another child’s safety would not be tolerated – whether magical or not. Principal Roxanne Greer declined to comment on the matter. | Steward said the head teacher of the school told him that threats to another child’s safety would not be tolerated – whether magical or not. Principal Roxanne Greer declined to comment on the matter. |
Mr Steward said he didn't understand why his son was removed from school. | Mr Steward said he didn't understand why his son was removed from school. |
Steward said his son has attended Kermit Elementary since August, and that the 9-year-old has been in in-school suspension for two unrelated incidents. | Steward said his son has attended Kermit Elementary since August, and that the 9-year-old has been in in-school suspension for two unrelated incidents. |
Directed by Peter Jackson and starring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage and Evangeline Lilly, The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Arrmies has grossed over $900 million (£598,276,971) worldwide. |
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