Ex-superintendent of Evanston/Skokie School District 65 arrested in Georgia on assault charge

A former superintendent of Evanston/Skokie School District 65 is facing new legal woes after being arrested on assault charges in Georgia. Devon Horton, who was at the center of a federal corruption scandal involving alleged kickback schemes, is now accused of physical altercations with his wife.

According to court records from DeKalb County, Horton was charged with aggravated assault and cruelty to children in the third degree following an argument that escalated into violence at his home in Stone Mountain. Police were called after his wife reported a domestic dispute, leading to Horton's arrest last month.

Horton, who previously served as superintendent of the DeKalb County School District, had already been placed on administrative leave in October due to federal corruption charges. The indictment alleged that he had misused district funds by steering contracts towards companies owned by friends and family members.

The investigation found that these companies allegedly funneled money into a sibling's bank account before it was transferred to Horton himself. Authorities estimated that Horton received tens of thousands of dollars in kickbacks from his friend's companies as part of the scheme.

Horton's bond was set at over $27,000, which he posted according to court records. However, his attorney has yet to comment on the charges. The case marks another development in a string of controversies surrounding Horton's tenure as superintendent of the Evanston/Skokie School District 65.

that's so crazy, dude! like what even is going on with this guy? first he's got corruption charges and now domestic violence? it's like, one thing at a time, right? but seriously, how did things escalate to this point? and wow, tens of thousands of dollars in kickbacks? that's just sick

Ugh, can't believe this guy is still getting away with stuff . Like, one minute he's trying to scam taxpayers out of public funds and the next he's allegedly physically assaulting his wife? What's going on here? The fact that he was able to do both before being caught just blows my mind... I mean, how many people have to get hurt or caught up in these corrupt schemes before someone gets held accountable? And now he's got a bond posted and hasn't said anything about the new charges... just another case of "I'm above the law"... not buying it

You know I was just thinking about trying out this new restaurant downtown and they have these crazy good burgers . I mean, I'm not saying I'd trade my weekend for a chance to try it out, but... have you tried that new restaurant? Anyway, back to this guy Devon Horton... what's up with all the corruption cases lately? It's like, you'd think people would learn from their mistakes or something . Oh, and I just remembered, my friend's kid started a new pet food business and they need investors .

ugh this is so messed up like what's next for him? wasnt he already under fire over that corruption scandal? didnt he get taken down from his job in october? now he's facing new charges and i just dont see how he gets out of this one the fact that his wife even had to call the cops on him is just wild has anyone considered the ripple effect this might have on the kids in the school district where he used to work?

man I'm thinking about this whole situation and it's like... we're always talking about accountability right? but what does that even look like when it comes to people in power? Devon Horton, he was making a ton of money from kickbacks, that's not okay, but now he's facing assault charges and I'm wondering if the system is just kicking him around some more. like, his bond is $27k which is still pretty steep for someone who allegedly stole tens of thousands of dollars. it's like we're treating people with wealth and influence differently than everyone else. and what about his wife, was she complicit in all this too? or was she just caught up in the heat of the moment? we need to be careful not to just vilify him, but also examine our own biases and privilege.

Just saw this news about Devon Horton, former superintendent of Evanston/Skokie School District 65... really sad that someone in power can't manage their own life . Corruption and kickback schemes are a huge red flag, but at the same time, domestic violence is just as bad. Hope he gets the help he needs

think its crazy how one scandal just leads to another... like this guy was already accused of corruption and now hes facing new charges for allegedly hurting his own wife cant believe he would do something so hurtful especially considering hes a former school superintendents role should be protecting kids not putting them in harm's way

omg this is getting out of hand! like what's going on with devon horton? first corruption scandal, now domestic violence charges... and his bond is only $27k?! that's just crazy! a million bucks would be more fitting for the kickbacks he allegedly took from his friends' companies

anyway, i feel bad for his wife. domestic violence is no joke. hopefully she's safe and getting the help she needs

can we talk about how these corruption scandals keep popping up in education? like what's going on with our schools?! it's like there's a culture of greed or something

anyway, this just another reason why we need more accountability in our schools. and less people in power who are willing to do whatever it takes to get ahead

oh, and btw... i drew a little diagram of devon horton's life
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| Corruption |
| Scandal |
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| Domestic |
| Violence |
| Charges |
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| Evanston/|
| Skokie |
| School |
| District 65|
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I'm thinking about how this is like a big web diagram - Devon Horton at the center, with all these lines and connections to corruption and abuse...

He starts off as super official in one district, but then gets into some shady stuff and has to jump districts because of it. And now he's facing charges for being a physical menace to his own wife? It just keeps getting worse and more complicated.

And what really gets me is how much money is involved here - tens of thousands of dollars in kickbacks... that's like, a whole lot of money

But I guess the real question is, how did this all happen under his watch? How could he let himself get in over his head like this?

this just keeps getting worse for Devon Horton - first corruption scandal, now domestic violence charges? what's going through that man's head? it's like he can't catch a break. i mean, we all make mistakes, but to go from super superintendent to super fugitive? that's just crazy. and the kids in that school district must be wondering what happened to their trusted leader...

I'm not sure what's going on with this guy Devon Horton... One minute he's at the center of a huge corruption scandal, and now he's facing assault charges? It's like he thinks he can just move from one mess to another without anyone noticing . He was already in hot water over the school district thing, and now his personal life is getting all over the news too. I'm not saying I condone his alleged behavior or anything, but does he really need to make things worse for himself? And what's with the timeline of events? First he's on administrative leave, then he gets arrested... it just feels like one big mess . I guess we'll just have to wait and see how this all plays out

OMG, this is crazy!!! Devon Horton thought he was above the law with those corruption schemes, but now it looks like his personal life is getting all tangled up too! I mean, who gets into a physical fight with their spouse over something? That's just insane . And on top of that, he had already gotten busted for misusing school funds... what's going on here?! It's like he thought he could just keep flying under the radar and everything would magically work out for him. Newsflash, Devon: your reputation is ruined, period . This is a huge embarrassment for Evanston/Skokie School District 65 and I'm pretty sure not many people are gonna be cheering for this guy anytime soon .

omg what's going on with devon horton?? first it's federal corruption charges and now this?! assault charges are super serious, hope he gets the help he needs to sort out his personal life and that his wife is okay too . so many red flags here... i mean, who funnels money into their sibling's bank account as part of a scheme? sounds like some major trouble just want to see what happens next and hope it all gets resolved soon

Wow , this is getting crazy! Devon Horton thought he was above the law with those corruption charges and now it seems like he can't escape the drama. Physical altercations with his wife? That's just sad, I feel bad for her . And to think he was in charge of a school district... Wow , what's going on with this guy?!

Just when you think someone who messed up big time gets some space... Devon Horton's got a new problem, and it's not just his career

Ugh, this guy is getting away with so much ... I mean, one thing you can't ignore is that he was already in huge trouble for corruption and now he's facing assault charges? It's like he thinks he's above the law or something . And to think he had a family, he's got two kids... what kind of example is he setting for them?! I don't know how his attorney can just sit there and not say anything about this, it's crazy! And the fact that his bond was set so low, over $27k? That's like, what even is the point of having a system if you're just gonna let someone as shady as him out on the street?!

..this whole thing is just getting out of hand . I mean, Devon Horton already had this huge federal corruption scandal hanging over him, and now he's facing new charges for allegedly assaulting his wife? It's like the universe is just trying to bring him down at this point . And let's be real, the fact that he was on administrative leave already due to all these other allegations just adds insult to injury. I'm not surprised he's still managing to fly under the radar despite all this drama though - it's almost like he has a knack for avoiding accountability . Anyways, I hope his wife is doing okay and that justice is served...she definitely deserves it .

I'm shocked by the latest turn of events in Devon Horton's career. His involvement in a federal corruption scandal involving kickback schemes was bad enough, but now he's facing charges related to domestic violence . The fact that he allegedly escalated an argument with his wife into physical altercations is deeply troubling. It raises questions about his judgment and ability to manage the pressures of high-stakes leadership. His bond being set at over $27,000 highlights the seriousness of the allegations against him. I hope he takes this opportunity to reflect on his actions and seek support for any underlying issues that may have contributed to his behavior .

just saw that Devon Horton, the former superintendent from Evanston/Skokie School District 65, is facing new legal issues with assault charges . I mean, who wants to hear about their personal life on top of a corruption scandal? his situation reminds me of how important it is to separate personal and professional life... like having a clear distinction between headers in a document . anyway, back to the case - aggravated assault and cruelty to children, that's some serious stuff . hope everything gets sorted out and he can focus on clearing his name