The incident involving Lexi Bonner and the younger boy has sparked widespread concern and condemnation.
Initially shared on Snapchat, a video emerged on April 13th, 2024, showing a teenage girl dragging a younger boy by his foot and kicking him.
By April 14th, the girl in the video was identified as “Lexi Bonner.”The video gained traction when it was reposted on Twitter by user @Bob201700, garnering over 1.5 million views and 13,000 likes within a day.
Subsequently, TikToker @itslibby_b posted additional footage showing the boy playfully interacting with Bonner before she chased and attacked him. This video, reposted by @DylanS99, accumulated over 500,000 views and 2,000 likes.
The online response was swift and varied. Facebook user Bobbie Diggs claimed to be in contact with the boy’s mother, stating that he suffered bruising but no broken bones.
Diggs also shared a GoFundMe link to support the boy’s family, although these claims remain unverified.On TikTok, various reactions emerged, ranging from sympathy for the boy to calls for justice against Bonner.
Some TikTokers posted memes and videos outside Bonner’s house, while others expressed concern for the boy’s well-being and criticized Bonner’s actions.Reports emerged suggesting that the boy, who has autism, may have been trying to make friends through playful hitting, which Bonner misinterpreted.
This raises questions about understanding and accommodating different behavioral patterns, particularly for individuals with neurodiverse conditions.
In response to the backlash, Bonner posted a message on her TikTok account before deleting it, expressing fear of being jumped and mentioning police monitoring.
Meanwhile, a video falsely claiming to show Bonner being attacked, titled “Lexi Bonner Gets Jumped,” gained traction.Rumors circulated regarding the extent of the boy’s injuries, with some claiming he suffered a severe concussion and multiple broken bones.
A petition was initiated calling for Bonner’s arrest and imprisonment, reflecting widespread outrage over the incident.Overall, the incident underscores the power and pitfalls of social media in amplifying and shaping public perception of events.
It highlights the importance of empathy, understanding, and responsible behavior both online and offline.
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