Overview
- Kacy Claassen enrolled on April 13 as “Shamara Rashad” and was arrested at Westchester Square Academy on April 27 after the principal found her real Facebook page.
- Police and prosecutors say she faces charges that include endangering the welfare of a child, criminal impersonation, criminal trespass, and possession of a forged instrument.
- She pleaded not guilty, was released without bail, and is due back in court on June 15.
- According to the criminal complaint, she told the principal a friend pressured her to lie so the friend could receive more public assistance.
- New York City Public Schools called the case enrollment fraud and said it is reviewing intake safeguards as the NYPD investigates.