BEAUMONT, Texas — A Beaumont teen has been sentenced to probation following a 2022 assault at West Brook High School that was caught on camera.
Jordon Savoy, 17, was indicted on a 2nd degree robbery charge in December 2022.
A hearing to determine if Savoy would be certified as an adult took place November 2022 at the Minnie Rogers Juvenile Detention Center before Judge Randy Shelton. He was certified and faced trial as an adult.
Savoy stood before Judge John Stevens in the Criminal District Court on Nov. 13, 2023.
Savoy pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of Class A assault and was placed on deferred adjudicated probation for two years.
If he violates his probation, he could be sentenced to up to a year in jail and a $4,000 fine for robbery.
If convicted on the previous charge of 2nd degree robbery, Savoy could've faced of 2-20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
"This has taken a toll on him for awhile, he stressed for a while about this incident," said Barbara Johnson, Savoy's grandmother.
She was in Judge Steven's court this morning, as Savoy was getting ready to go on trial.
"They viewed the video saying that it wasn't a robbery because the phone was on the ground the whole time," said Johnson.
Johnson believes this outcome is good for her grandson.
"He just reacted and he told the guy to go to the next stall. But you know how kids are they meddle, they pick in school..." she said. "He's overwhelmed, very overwhelmed but he's excited,"
The incident happened on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. Campus administration notified campus police of what appeared to be an assault at the high school, according to a probable cause affidavit.
The victim told campus officials Savoy opened the stall in the boy's restroom, later demanding items that were in the victim's pants. After Savoy made his demands, the victim attempted to leave, pulling Savoy by his shirt in the process.
Investigators say the assault started when Savoy tried to steal items, including a cell phone, from another student.
Video obtained by officials shows the victim in a fetal position on the floor while Savoy punched and kicked him multiple times, according to the affidavit.
12News has seen at least three versions of the fight from different angles
Other teens can be seen in the bathroom when the incident is taking place. None of the teens standing around appear to offer the boy on the ground any assistance.
The victim can be seen standing up in one of the videos after the altercation with blood on his face around one eye and blood can be seen on the floor in the background.
In one of the videos, a teen can be heard after the altercation commenting how the boy got "beat the **** up" and suggesting he needs to go to the nurse. Savoy is said to have left after the attack without offering to help the victim in any way, according to the affidavit.
Savoy avoided police and campus administration for three class periods after his friends told him law enforcement and campus administration were looking for him.
Now Johnson is focused on her grandson's future.
"I would rather have him get the two years probation so he can finish school, he works. He's doing real good for himself," Johnson said.
Savoy has moved to Houston and is ready to start a new life, according to his grandmother.
"We're glad to put this all behind us and we hope the other family puts it behind them too. And we're going to just move forward." said Johnson.
Savoy is finishing out his senior year. His grandmother said he is moving forward and hoping to study to become a phlebotomist.
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