Ex-MPS Aide Pleads Guilty in Student Slapping Incident

Demitrios Visvardis faces conditions to avoid criminal charges after slapping a special education student at Riverside High School.

Feb. 23, 2026 at 10:39pm

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Demitrios Visvardis, a former special education paraprofessional at Milwaukee Public Schools, pleaded guilty to one count of misdemeanor battery for slapping an 18-year-old special education student at Riverside High School in November 2025. Visvardis entered into a deferred prosecution agreement, where he must meet certain conditions over the next six months to avoid criminal charges.

Why it matters

This incident raises concerns about the treatment of vulnerable students in the school system and the appropriate disciplinary measures for school staff who engage in physical altercations with students.

The details

According to a police report, Visvardis slapped Shrone Dunn, an 18-year-old special education student, in the hallway at Riverside High School on November 12, 2025. MPS surveillance footage of the incident was played in court. Under the deferred prosecution agreement, Visvardis must complete 40 hours of community service, enroll in an anger management program, maintain his current residence, write a two-page essay, and refrain from contacting Dunn or seeking employment in a school, group home, or other place where he would interact with vulnerable people until at least four months have passed and his anger management class is completed.

  • On November 12, 2025, Visvardis slapped Shrone Dunn in the hallway at Riverside High School.
  • On February 23, 2026, Visvardis pleaded guilty to one count of misdemeanor battery.
  • On June 4, 2026, a review hearing is scheduled to determine if Visvardis has complied with the terms of the deferred prosecution agreement.

The players

Demitrios Visvardis

A 39-year-old former special education paraprofessional at Milwaukee Public Schools who pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery for slapping a student.

Shrone Dunn

An 18-year-old special education student at Riverside High School who was slapped by Visvardis.

Tyrone Dunn

Shrone Dunn's father, who stated that the deferred prosecution agreement was too lenient.

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What they’re saying

“The video speaks for itself. We're looking for justice.”

— Tyrone Dunn, Shrone Dunn's father

What’s next

A review hearing is scheduled for June 4, 2026 to determine if Visvardis has complied with the terms of the deferred prosecution agreement. If he meets the conditions, the charge will be dismissed; if not, he may face up to nine months in jail and a $10,000 fine.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for stronger oversight and accountability measures to protect vulnerable students in the school system, as well as the importance of appropriate disciplinary actions for school staff who engage in physical altercations with students.