Student Alleges Assault by Principal During Protest

Father files police report after video shows principal allegedly pushing and grabbing student during school walkout

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A Cobb County father says his 10th grade son was assaulted by the principal of Campbell High School during a student walkout to protest ICE operations. The father, an attorney, filed a police report and shared video footage that he claims shows the principal pushing his son against a wall and grabbing his arm.

Why it matters

This incident raises concerns about the use of force by school administrators against students engaged in peaceful protest. The alleged assault during a student-led demonstration highlights tensions around immigration enforcement and the rights of students to exercise free speech.

The details

According to the father, Suri Chadha Jiminez, the principal, referred to as 'Mr. G', physically assaulted his son by pushing him into a wall and grabbing his arm. Jiminez said his son was 'really scared' by the principal's actions. The father filed a police report after reviewing video footage of the incident, which he claims shows the principal aggressively confronting his son and another student who was not involved in the protest.

  • The incident occurred on January 30, before students across metro Atlanta walked out of school to protest ICE operations.
  • Hours after the father filed a police report, he said he received a notice that his son is suspended.

The players

Suri Chadha Jiminez

The father of the student who was allegedly assaulted by the principal. Jiminez is an attorney who filed a police report and shared video footage of the incident.

Suri Colin Chadha Jiminez

The 10th grade student who was allegedly assaulted by the principal during the school walkout protest.

Mr. G

The principal of Campbell High School, who is accused of physically assaulting the student during the protest.

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What they’re saying

“Mr. G hit me. He pushed me into the wall and then he grabbed my arm, and I was really scared,”

— Suri Colin Chadha Jiminez, Student (wsbtv.com)

“The moment you start putting your hands on somebody then you've taken it to the next level and that's a crime,”

— Suri Chadha Jiminez, Father of student (wsbtv.com)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the principal, Mr. G, to remain on campus during the investigation.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for clear policies and training around how school administrators should respond to student protests, in order to protect the rights of students to engage in peaceful demonstrations without fear of retaliation or physical force.