SAN ANTONIO — The mother dragged out of an Edgewood ISD board meeting this week is now sharing her story — joined by parents and advocates demanding accountability from district leaders.

Maribel Gardea, a mother of two and longtime special needs advocate, was arrested Tuesday night after exceeding the two-minute time limit for public comment. Her microphone was cut off as she raised concerns about bullying, school safety and communication barriers. Seconds later, she says officers surrounded her.

“I didn’t expect anything like that to happen. I don’t think any parent does when they show up to speak. It’s your right to do that,” Gardea said. “The escalation was outrageous and I can’t believe they let it happen to that extent.”

She was charged with disrupting a meeting, resisting arrest a

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