(CNN) -- By now the story has become familiar, though it's no less gut-wrenching: A grown man is accused of hurling a racial insult at a crying toddler on an Atlanta-bound flight and then slapping the child when he won't quiet down. Joe Rickey Hundley of Idaho has been charged with assaulting 19-month-old Jonah Bennett and has lost his job. Hundley turned himself in to authorities on Tuesday and was released on bail. His first court appearance has not been set. Hundley's attorney, Marcia Shein, said her client is being unfairly portrayed. A good deal of the conversation surrounding the incident involves the fear that the youngster may be "traumatized forever." How likely is it that little Jonah will remember this incident or be affected by it long-term?
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Joe Rickey Hundley is accused of slapping 19-month-old Jonah Bennett on a flight
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Hudley was charged with assault after incident, in which he allegedly used racial slur
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Many CNN commenters wondered whether the child would be traumatized
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Experts say a one-time incident of this nature is not likely to have lasting effects
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