Following the recent charges against Sade Delesia Nacheyle Nelson, a 37-year-old educator at St. John’s High School in Charleston, South Carolina, the incident has drawn significant attention due to the contrast between her professional recognition and the alleged personal violence. Nelson is accused of engaging in a physical altercation with the father of her child and his girlfriend during a custody exchange on October 18, according to Summerville police as reported by Live5News. The event unfolded in a Walmart parking lot, where the alleged confrontation escalated into a dangerous situation. Surveillance footage provided to the Daily Mail allegedly shows Nelson speeding up toward her child’s father, prompting the man to jump out of the way to avoid being struck by her vehicle.
The police report outlines that Nelson faces multiple charges, including third-degree assault and battery, domestic violence of a highly aggravated nature, and unlawfully placing a child at risk of or causing harm. Additionally, she is accused of willfully abandoning a child, indicating the severity of the alleged offenses. During the incident, the man reportedly opened the passenger door of Nelson’s car to retrieve his son, only for Nelson to begin punching him repeatedly. According to the Daily Mail, the man fell away from the car attempting to escape the assault. Nelson, however, claimed to police that the man had attacked her and their son after he opened the car door. The details of the altercation remain under investigation as the Charleston County School District has placed Nelson on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. This incident underscores the complex dynamics of personal relationships and professional responsibilities, particularly within the educational sector, where educators are expected to maintain both academic and ethical standards.