what happened to august borden

August Borden, a 15-year-old freshman at Deshler High School, suffered severe injuries on August 19, 2025, including a serious concussion, orbital fractures beneath both eyes, and a fractured skull behind his sinus cavity. The injuries occurred during an incident on school grounds after a workout, when another football player reportedly bear hugged August from behind, causing him to faint and fall down a set of stairs. Despite the severity of his injuries, no criminal charges have been filed, as the Madison County District Attorney's office concluded that there was no malice involved and that it was a tragic accident. Multiple eyewitnesses described the incident consistently as not involving fighting or arguing. August has been recovering at home but continues to suffer symptoms like headaches, blurred vision, and requires constant care. The case has drawn significant community attention, with family and friends seeking justice and answers as they believe the circumstances and severity of injuries deserve more scrutiny. The family also contends that the injuries are inconsistent with a simple fall and suspect there may have been more to the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and the family’s legal counsel plans to continue probing, urging anyone with information to come forward. There has also been community support shown through billboards demanding justice for August.