Anyone who\u2019s been to high school knows pranks are common\u2014but rarely life-threatening.<\/p>\n
At Lake Travis High School, Texas, student-athlete Carter Mannon<\/strong>, who has a severe peanut allergy diagnosed in infancy, was targeted in a dangerous prank. Despite his teammates knowing about his condition, they allegedly scattered peanuts in his locker, jersey, and cleats.<\/p>\n Carter immediately broke out in hives and could have suffered a fatal reaction. Shockingly, the pranksters were only benched for two days and made to switch locker rooms. Carter, meanwhile, faced backlash and further harassment, including someone slipping a peanut butter granola bar into his backpack.<\/p>\n When his mother, Shawna Mannon<\/strong>, reported the incident, the school district ruled it didn\u2019t meet the legal definition of bullying. Feeling unsafe, Carter ultimately transferred schools.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Anyone who\u2019s been to high school knows pranks are common\u2014but rarely life-threatening. At Lake Travis High School, Texas, student-athlete Carter Mannon, who has a severe peanut allergy diagnosed in infancy, was targeted in a dangerous prank. Despite his teammates knowing about his condition, they allegedly scattered peanuts in his locker, jersey, and cleats. Carter immediately…<\/p>\n