Muskogee 'finger pointing' case might change state law

The case of a 6th grader suspended for aiming his finger at another student might lead to a change in the law. <br><br>12-year-old Bryson Donaldson of Muskogee pointed his finger - in the shape of a gun

Wednesday, September 25th 2002, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

The case of a 6th grader suspended for aiming his finger at another student might lead to a change in the law.

12-year-old Bryson Donaldson of Muskogee pointed his finger - in the shape of a gun - at another student. The principal gave him a five-day in-school suspension.

His school has a "zero tolerance" policy for threats of violence. But one lawmaker thinks the policy needs some change. Senator Keith Leftwich, (D) Oklahoma City: â€œZero tolerance for the more dangerous weapons is a good idea, zero tolerance for fingernail clippers is not a good idea.â€

Bryson is back in school. Muskogee's superintendent says future cases involving threats will get a more careful review.