They were not hurt.

“I’ve never treated a child cruel [sic] in my life.

“I love all of our students.

John Raymond of SURVIVOR: THAILAND in 2002.

John Raymond on ‘Survivor: Thailand’ in 2002.Monty Brinton/CBS via Getty

We believe that the law will prevail, and we’ll be completely exonerated.”

His actions werent justifiable.

They were criminal, Fisher said in her opening remarks, according toThe Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate.

He put tape over their mouths and sent them back to class … where they sat, humiliated.

The principal didnt approve.

Neither did the parents.

“He didn’t wake up one day and decide to abuse children.”

Long’s office did not immediately reply toEntertainment Weekly’s request for further comment on the case.