Missouri Teen Kaylee Gain Shows Recovery Progress After Severe Brain Injury

The family seeks to have the 15-year-old assailant tried as an adult, as community support surpasses $445,000 in donations.

Kaylee Gain, a 16-year-old Missouri teen, has begun speaking and walking with assistance following a severe brain injury from a fight near her high school.
The teen's family is pushing for her 15-year-old assailant, Maurnice DeClue, to be tried as an adult, highlighting DeClue's academic achievements and previous behavior.
Gain has no recollection of the fight that led to her hospitalization; she also underwent speech therapy as part of her recovery.
Over $445,000 has been raised through GoFundMe to support Gain's recovery, reflecting widespread community support.
Authorities have referred eight additional teenagers to Family Court for possible assault charges related to the incident.