Hardwood’s son was treated at a hospital for a head injury. His
attackers were charged with aggravated battery and pleaded guilty to
lesser charges under a plea deal.

“None of us want firearms on school grounds but it came down to
self-defense for his son,” juror Joseph Colpack said.

Jim Kelly, Palm Beach County school district’ police chief, said he was
disappointed Hardwood was acquitted, but said that won’t stop school
police from charging anyone who brings a gun to school.

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