On the one hand I couldn't resist a cheer for Casey. But this was troubling nonetheless. The way Casey slammed Casey down, it's almost a miracle the smaller guy's neck wasn't broken. This could have had a far worse outcome and instead of seeing folks cheering for Casey, it could have been involuntary manslaughter.

Troubling - very troubling.

Did Casey really get suspended for DEFENDING himself?

Its BS that casey got suspended but thats how it was at my school also. im glad he dropped that punk. hopefully this will teach that kid a lesson and other bullys a lesson. Dont mess with us bigger kids because we have strength we didnt even know we had.

Last we heard, both kids were suspended but Ritchard was suspended for a longer time.
That's how it would have been at my high school. "Zero tolerance for fighting". Sometimes those zero tolerance policies were really stupid!

After viewing this video, it reminds me of Family Law attorneys who bully Fathers with a process taught in law school known as "breaking down" the opponent. Psychological bullying is used by taking all the fathers assets (home, income, possessions, bank accounts, 401k etc) causing poverty and indentured servitude with the threat of incarceration. If this tactic isn't successful, the children are used as pawns to further "break down" the opponent through reduced contact, thus alienating the father. This bullying leaves a man defenseless and no self worth. To add insult to injury he is then at the mercy of his attorney who will financial ruin him under the guise of "protecting" him and fighting for his rights. Unless one is extremely wealthy and can afford exorbitant legal fees or a settlement that is manageable.
Having watched this video, it shows a final act of desperation of one that results from ongoing degradation and self defense.
Perhaps we can learn from this and have the legal system forbid such bullying which is destroying families and is responsible for 30,000 deaths a year. Accountability through incarcerating attorney who intentionally inflict psychological, emotional and financial damage. This negligence is held accountable in our courts all the time... what's good for the goose is good for the gander. Either legal consequences or Casey's reaction to ongoing abuse.
I speak from experience from having lost my house, car, financial portfolio, job and recently visitation with my daughter for not having the funds to pay for further "services" ordered by the courts. It has been a year since I have had my daughter. For all you Dads who are victims of a gender biased legal system. I wish and pray you all survive and react in a way that will let others know we will not be bullied.
Cheer for the victims and underdogs - Go Casey! I'm glad he settled it this way and not like a Columbine.

Casey should have picked his ass up again and slammed him twice. I tell my son if a bully bothers you, make that kid pay dearly for it. I'll handle the school, you be that bully's worst nightmare. Anyone who could possibly have any words in support for the bully probably doesn't have kids. If the bully were to get paralyzed from the slam, who cares. He can't be a bully in a wheelchair... problem solved.

I've been reading a lot about this, and I totally agree that Casey should have fought back, he didn't go overboard, and the bully was a double moron for picking on a guy twice his size. However, check out the girl who steps in at the end to protect Casey from a second attack, and compare to the girls at the beginning who seem to enjoy watching the attack. I think that last girl rocks.

Richard deserved a good ass beating. Sometimes you have to defend yourself and fight fire with fire.

there is no shame in defending oneself against a physical attack. notice how the small kid had a bigger kid by his side? thats the way bullies operate.