In a deeply unsettling case that has captured public attention, new revelations have emerged regarding the injuries sustained by 15-year-old August Bordon, a freshman football player at Dashler High School in Tuscumbia, Alabama. On August 19, August was airlifted to a hospital after suffering severe injuries, including a concussion, orbital fractures, and a skull fracture. Despite being released from the hospital after extensive treatment, including time in the ICU, significant questions remain about the circumstances surrounding his injuries.
August’s father, Jason Bordon, recently shared updates during an interview that raised further concerns. Jason disclosed that August technically died at the school on the day of the incident and had to be resuscitated—a fact that was not communicated to the family until recently. The medical report revealed inconsistencies in the school’s narrative, which suggested that August had merely fallen. Instead, medical professionals indicated that his injuries were not consistent with that explanation.
According to Jason, the school initially told paramedics that August had been acting strangely and vomiting, claims that have been disputed by the family. The Bordon family is skeptical of the school’s description of events, particularly given that August was reportedly picked up and moved by other students after the incident, rather than simply falling as claimed.
As the investigation unfolds, the Dysumbia Police Department has transferred the case to the Franklin County Juvenile Probation Office, with assistance from the Madison County District Attorney’s Office. The local DA recused himself due to potential conflicts of interest, raising further questions about the integrity of the investigation. Jason expressed frustration over the handling of the case, noting that the primary suspect in the incident still has not faced any disciplinary action from the school, despite clear violations of policy regarding student conduct in physical altercations.
School Superintendent Russell Tate issued a statement acknowledging the tragic incident but emphasized the limitations imposed by privacy laws due to the ongoing investigation. The school’s lack of transparency and failure to provide clear answers has left the community demanding accountability and clarity. Jason’s family continues to advocate for justice, urging anyone with information to come forward.
As the investigation progresses, Jason remains hopeful but acknowledges the challenges ahead. August’s road to recovery will be long, and he will not be able to participate in contact sports again—a heartbreaking reality for a young athlete. The impact of this incident resonates not only within the Bordon family but throughout the Tuscumbia community, as they grapple with the need for answers and the hope for accountability in the wake of this distressing event.
