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Fireman Noah Lamberty, a native of Cary, serves aboard USS John L. Canley. He graduated from Panther Creek High School in 2022 and joined the Navy the same year.

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Hart Miles, the attorney representing Jonathan Chang, told WRAL News that his client was helping an officer who was struggling to restrain a student and in clear need of assistance.

THE WRAL APP ON YOUR TV OR STREAMING DEVICE. >> AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CAUGHT ON CAMERA RESTRAINING A WAKE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT APPEARING TO BE RESTRAINING THAT STUDENT WITH A KNEE ON THE STUDENT'S NECK. THIS IMAGE THROUGH EMOTIONAL REACTIONS. WE HEARD A LOT OF THEM. HOWEVER, WE HAVE NEVER HEARD FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL'S THE SIDE OF THE STORY FROM THAT PRINCIPLE. UNTIL NOW, HIS ATTORNEY TALK TO WRAL'S ADAM OWENS TODAY AND ADAM JOINS US LIVE FROM KERRY WITH WHAT WE LEARNED AT. >> DAVID, THAT ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL JONATHAN CHANG, HE HAD WORK HERE AT PANTHER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL FOR MANY YEARS. WE'RE TOLD IT IS VERY HARD FOR HIM TO TALK ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED. BUT HE DIDN'T WANT TO SHARE HIS SIDE OF THE STORY THROUGH HIS ATTORNEY. IT ALL STARTED BACK IN DECEMBER WITH VIDEO RECORDED TO A CELL PHONE. >> MANY WERE OUTRAGED WHEN THEY SAW THIS VIDEO. PANTHER CREEK ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL JONATHAN CHANGE. THE PERSON ON THE RIGHT USING HIS NEED TO HELP AN OFFICER RESTRAIN A STUDENT. HIS ATTORNEY HEART MILES SAYS IT DIDN'T LOOK GOOD. WHAT WAS YOUR PERSONAL REACTION TO IT? >> WELL, MY REACTION WAS THAT THE OPTICS WERE BAD. >> GIVEN WHAT WE'VE HAD IN THE MEDIA WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE CASES WITH POLICE. SOME DREW COMPARISONS TO THE GEORGE FLOYD CASE. WHEN THE VIDEO FIRST SURFACED, THE NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATORS TOLD US WHAT IT SHOWED WAS UNACCEPTABLE AND SAID NO TRAINING RECOMMENDED RESTRAINING A STUDENT THIS WAY. >> BUT MILES SAYS THIS. 24 0ND CELL PHONE VIDEO IS ONLY ONE ANGLE AND ONE SIDE OF THE STORY. HE SAYS SCHOOL SURVEILLANCE CAMERA ANGLES. HE HAS SEEN ALSO CAUGHT WHAT HAPPENED AND HIS KNEE WAS ON THE UPPER BACK. IT WAS NEAR THE NECK >> BUT NOT DIRECTLY ON THAT. AND THEN THERE IS WHAT LED UP TO THAT CELL PHONE VIDEO MILE SAYS THE STUDENT ON THE GROUND WANTED TO FIGHT ANOTHER STUDENT AND CHAIN JUMPED IN TO HELP THE OFFICER. THE STUDENT. >> PUSHES. OR ASSAULTS THE OFFICER ON 2 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, SHOVING HIM HARD TWICE. CARY POLICE INVESTIGATED THE CASE. THEY SAY THAT IS NOW COMPLETE AND NO CRIMINAL CHARGES ARE PENDING OR ANTICIPATED AGAINST CHANGE. THEY SAY THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER IN THE VIDEO ALSO CONTINUES TO SERVE AT PANTHER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL. THE WAKE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ALSO INVESTIGATED. THEY SAY STATE LAW PROHIBITS THEM FROM SHARING WHAT THEY FELT. THEY ALSO CANNOT SHARE THE SCHOOL SURVEILLANCE VIDEO, BIG TALENTS. >> BUT CHANGE STILL WORKS FOR THE SCHOOL SYSTEM AND THEIR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE. THEY DID NOT DISMISS OR DEMOTE MISTER CHANG, BUT THEY DID REASSIGN HIM TO ANOTHER JOB. JAMES ATTORNEY SAYS HE WOULD RATHER BE BACK WITH HIS STUDENTS. HE SAD ABOUT. LOSING PANTHER CREEK. >> AS WE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED, NEITHER THE STUDENT CHANGE OR THAT OFFICER WERE INJURED CHAINS CONTRACT WITH WAKE COUNTY SCHOOLS COMES UP IN ABOUT 2 YEARS. AND DAVID, HE'S NOT SURE WHAT HE PLANS TO DO WHEN THAT HAPPENS. ALSO REACH BACK OUT TO THE NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATORS TO SEE IF THERE WAS AN UPDATE ON THE STATEMENT THEY RELEASED TO US BACK IN DECEMBER. WE'VE YET TO

Attorney argues for former Panther Creek assistant principal after unsettling video

More details are emerging months after an assistant principal at Panther Creek High School was seen putting his knee on a student's neck at school. Cary police said no criminal charges are pending. The SRO involved is continuing to serve at Panther Creek High School. 

After video that showed him restraining a student, Panther Creek assistant principal shares his version of what happened

Panther Creek High School employee suspended after allegedly placing knee on student's neck

Panther Creek High School Assistant Principal Jonathan Chang, was suspended with pay as the Wake County Public School System and Cary Police investigate a video that appears to show him kneeling on the neck of a student. 

1,500 PEOPLE STATEWIDE. THE POSITIVITY RATE IS UP TO 7.4% TODAY. >>> AN ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL IS SUSPENDED WITH PAY AFTER BEING SEEN IN A VIDEO WITH HIS KNEE ON A STUDENT'S NECK WHILE BREAKING UP A FIGHT. MATT TALHELM HAS MORE. >> Reporter: THE STATE LAW HAS BEEN LEFT UP TO EACH SCHOOL SYSTEM TO INTERPRET. CARY POLICE SAY A STUDENT BECAME PHYSICAL WITH AN OFFICER. THAT PART WAS NOT CAUGHT ON CAMERA. THIS SHOWS 24 SECONDS OF THE SPENSE TO A LUNCHTIME FIGHT AT PANTHER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL. THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, SEEN ON THE RIGHT IN KHAKIS, APPEARS TO KNEEL ON THE STUDENT'S NECK. >> WHY IS THE ADMINISTRATOR ON THE STUDENT'S NECK IF THEY ARE ALREADY BEING RESTRAINED BY THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL? WE HOLD THEM ACCOUNT FACEBOOK THEY FALL OUTSIDE THE GUIDELINES OF THE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT, AND I WANT SCHOOLS TO HOLD THEM JUST AS POSSIBLE. >> Reporter: THE SCHOOL'S WRITTEN POLICY SAYS PHYSICAL RESTRAINT IS REASONABLE WHEN USED IN OBTAINING POSSESSION OF WEAPONS FROM A STUDENT, BREAKING UP A FIGHT, SELF- DEFENSE AND ENSURING SAFETY OF STUDENTS AND STAFF. >> NEEDS TO BE TIGHTENED UP AS TO WHAT THAT MEANS. >> Reporter: THEY SAY THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ALL OUR STUDENTS. NONE OF THE TRAINING WE ARE FAMILIAR WITH RECOMMENDS PUTTING A KNEE ON A STUDENT'S NECK. >> THE STUDENT ON THE GROUND, WHAT MUST HE BE FEELING, HIS FAMILY FEELING? >> Reporter: NO ONE WAS INJURED AND THAT OFFICER IS STILL ON

Teacher's association: Knee on neck unacceptable

The day after a video circulating showed a school employee placing a knee on a student's neck at Panther Creek High School, the assistant principal was suspended. 



Panther Creek incident calls for closer look into policies for restraining students

Panther Creek High School Jonathan Chang is suspended with pay, according to Wake County Public School System.

We've got some breaking news here in the Wr you live center concerning that panther Creek school employee that was videotaped kneeling on the neck of a student. We first reported this story during our early evening newscasts yesterday. Now take a look at video of the incident that was uploaded to social media. You can see the student right there on the ground and eventually you'll see that school employee kneeling on that student's neck. Now within the last few minutes, we were able to confirm, the school employee is Assistant Principal Jonathan chang, and according to wake schools, he is suspended with pay. We also had an opportunity to talk to a number of parents who says this incident reminds him of George Floyd's death. We will continue to follow this story and bring you 80 new developments. Look for new reporting starting at four right here in W. R. L.

Panther Creek assistant principal suspended with pay after allegedly putting knee on student's neck

Panther Creek assistant principal suspended after video shows employee with knee on student's neck

In a letter to parents Thursday, the Panther Creek principal said the incident was witnessed by several students, recorded by students on video and captured by the school's security cameras.

<p>&gt;&gt; IT IS DISAPPOINTING. THANK YOU.&gt;&gt; WAKE COUNTY SCHOOL OFFICIALS JUST CONFIRMING A PANTHER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL EMPLOYEE AT THE HIGH SCHOOL NOW ON SUSPENSION AND UNDER INVESTIGATION AFTER ALLEGATIONS THAT EMPLOYEE PUT THEIR KNEE ON THE BACK OF A STUDENT'S NECK DURING A FIGHT DURING LUNCH PERIOD. ON YOUR SCREEN, A STATEMENT RELEASED TO STAFFERS GOT INTO AN ALTERCATION BETWEEN TWO STUDENTS. THE INCIDENT WAS RECORDED ON VIDEO AND CAPTURED BY THE SCHOOL SECURITY CAMERAS. THE FOOTAGE APPEARS TO DEPICT A STAFF MEMBER RESTRAINING A STUDENT BY PLACING A KNEE ON THE STUDENT'S NECK. IT CONTINUED HERE. THIS IS ABOUT THAT EMPLOYEE. THE EMPLOYEE IS SUSPENDED FROM ALL DUTIES AS WE CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE. THE VIDEO APPEARS TO DEPICT ACTIONS THAT ARE DEEPLY CONCERNING. NOT JUST A SECURITY VIDEO, BUT RECORDINGS FROM OTHER STUDENTS AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE THE CAFETERIA DURING THIS ALTERCATION OR THE FIGHT THAT</p>

Social media video shows Panther Creek High School employee placing knee on student's neck

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>> YOU CAN WATCH MEET THE PRESS RIGHT HERE ON WRAL EACH SUNDAY MORNING STARTING AT 10:00. >>>  A PANTHER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI IS MAKING IT TO THE BIG LEAGUES. MINNESOTA UNITED SIGNED TAYLOR TO PLAY ON THEIR SOCCER FIELDS THIS WEEK. TAYLOR WAS MOST RECENTLY WITH NORTH CAROLINA FC AND PLAYED IN THE USL CHAMPIONSHIP. IN 2019, HE WAS NAMED DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR. TONIGHT, TAYLOR SHARED ADVICE FOR THOSE HOPING TO FOLLOW HIS PATH. >> ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE, THE MAIN REASON I GOT HERE IT, USUALLY THE ADVICE I GIVE TO KIDS IS TO ALWAYS PUSH THEMSELVES TO BE BETTER THAN THEY WERE YESTERDAY. SO, FINE BY MYSELF, PUSHING MYSELF EVERYDAY AS MUCH AS I CAN, IN ANY ASPECT OF LIFE, WHETHER THAT SPORT, SCHOOL, WHATEVER. AND, IT WILL EVENTUALLY LEAD YOU TO TURN YOUR DREAMS INTO REALITY. >> I BELIEVE WE WILL BE HEARING

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We've learned there will be extra security at Panther Creek High School on Friday when the basketball teams host rival Cary. That comes after a fight broke out after Tuesday's game with Green Hope.

Panther Creek High School to have extra security for Cary basketball game

A disturbing video of a brawl between high school students after a basketball game between Panther Creek High School and Green Hope High School is making the rounds on social media. 

Brawl breaks out between rival high schools after a basketball game

Brawl breaks out between rival high schools after a game

The Catamounts beat visiting Green Hope 66-53. The schools are a mere two miles apart along N.C. Highway 55, and games are often referred to as "The Fight for 55."

Days after student brawl, Panther Creek adds security for basketball game

A brawl spilled out of Panther Creek High School during Tuesday's basketball game with rival Green Hope.

Altercation at Panther Creek High School spills out into parking lot

Altercation after Panther Creek High School spills out into parking lot

After 17 people were killed in Parkland, Fla., this spring, a group of Panther Creek High School students turned to technology for an idea they hope will spot a shooter before he or she can get inside. 