FERGUSON, Mo. — A Ferguson father is facing felony harassment and multiple misdemeanor charges after a violent confrontation involving his 6-year-old daughter on a school bus — an act he claims was the result of desperation, not aggression.

Video of the incident, which surfaced earlier this week, shows Maurice Fox boarding a school bus and instructing his young daughter to physically confront another child. The 6-year-old is seen repeatedly punching a 7-year-old girl, with Fox allegedly encouraging the attack. As the initial blows stop, Fox appears to demand more. The video has drawn sharp condemnation from authorities and the public alike.

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