Massachusetts father is standing by claims that his 8-year-old son was sent home from school after the boy drew a stick figure of Jesus on a crucifix.Chester Johnson, 40, said his son did indeed draw the picture circulated to reporters and that Taunton School District officials later said was not the same drawing discovered by the second-grade student's teacher earlier this month.
"I swear to God, on my grave, you could kill me if I'm lying," Johnson, 40, told FoxNews.com. "I wouldn't make nothing up. This is the holiday season — I don't have time for that."
Johnson, who said he works for the Taunton School District as a part-time custodian, said his hours have been cut since the controversy made headlines locally and nationally.
"It's put a toll on me," Johnson said. "Now I'm trying to get a transfer."
Taunton School District officials did not immediately respond on Wednesday to Johnson's claims, including whether he was employed by the district.
In a written statement issued late Tuesday, school officials said the boy was never suspended over the sketch.
"This report is totally inaccurate, and the student was never suspended," the statement read.
The school claims the incident took place nearly two weeks ago and says the incident was handled "appropriately."
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