A Texas man has been charged after he slapped a child who allegedly bullied his stepdaughter, according to local media.
The stepfather of the 12-year-old girl who said she was being bullied has been charged with inflicting injury to a child.
James Peace, 37, of Deer Park, Texas, pulled over his car and approached the child on February 14.
According to ABC News, Peace threatened the minor, saying “never talk to my daughter again” before smacking him.
In an interview with local news station KHOU 11 on Tuesday, the stepdaughter said the victim of this incident was a classmate of hers who had repeatedly teased her and her body, which left her in tears on a number of occasions.
"I was just minding my own business, not saying anything. He had actually walked up to me and said 'You look like you're transgender.' And saying I have no chest," the girl said.
“And he threw ice cream at me. He actually flicked a spoon full of ice cream at me and yeah...it was just very hurtful," she added.
Peace was released on Tuesday after posting a bond of $15,000.
