Felony charges dropped against 1 of 5 teens arrested during Quakertown ICE protest
Felonies against one of the five teenagers arrested during an ICE protest in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, have been dismissed.
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Felonies against one of the five teenagers arrested during an ICE protest in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, have been dismissed.
The most serious charges against one of the five teenagers arrested during an ICE protest last month have been dismissed. The five teenagers were back in court on Friday.
The Quakertown, Pennsylvania, teenagers seen in videos in a brawl with a local police chief — after they walked out of school to protest ICE — will be in court Friday. An attorney representing one of the students said he expects charges to be dismissed. Brandon Goldner reports.
An attorney for one of the teens said the students have hearings and expects the charges against his client to be dismissed.
The teenagers arrested during an ICE protest in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, in February are due back in court Friday, exactly one month after their arrests.
The family of a teenager who appeared to be put in a chokehold during a protest against ICE in Quakertown is speaking out.
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Many Quakertown, Pennsylvania, residents are calling for their police chief, Scott McElree, to face discipline.
Several Quakertown, Pennsylvania, residents showed up to a borough council meeting on Wednesday night and many called for police chief Scott McElree, who is on workers' compensation leave, to be fired or face other discipline. McElree was seen on video putting hands on a student protester after they walked out of Quakertown Community High School for an anti-ICE protest. Wakisha Bailey reports.
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The Quakertown, Pennsylvania, school board approved the resignation of its Superintendent Matthew Friedman, and the appointment of a new acting superintendent, Lisa Hoffman. The leadership changes are unrelated to the recent viral police incident that followed a student walkout and protest of ICE, but come at a critical time for the district and borough still dealing with that fallout. Jan Carabeo reports.
The Quakertown Board of School Directors approved the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Matthew Friedman, nearly three weeks after he went on leave.
The Quakertown Board of School Directors appears set to approve the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Matthew Friedman. The board meeting agenda for March 3 shows the board will vote on a motion to approve Friedman's resignation, and then vote on a motion to appoint Dr. Lisa Hoffman as Interim Superintendent.
Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree has been placed on leave as an investigation continues into a violent confrontation that followed a student anti-ICE walkout.
Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree has been placed on leave as an investigation continues into a violent confrontation that followed a student anti-ICE walkout. Kerri Corrado reports.
One week after a student anti-ICE protest in Quakertown, Pa., turned into a scuffle with the chief of police, residents rally in support of the students who were involved. Kerri Corrado reports.
Community members and parents demanded answers Thursday night after an anti-ICE protest last week ended in a violent confrontation with the Quakertown police chief.
Not a seat was open inside the Quakertown School District building Thursday night as parents and the community demanded answers about last week's anti-ICE protest that turned violent.
Two of the five teenagers detained in Quakertown remain in custody Thursday after an anti-ICE protest turned into a brawl with the police chief.
The protest in Quakertown last week started peacefully and then turned violent. Five teens were arrested and spent at least four nights in custody. Three of them were released by a judge on Tuesday.
Community organizers in Quakertown, Pennsylvania are planning what they say will be a peaceful gathering before packing a school board meeting. They're demanding answers from the Quakertown School District after a student anti-ICE walkout ended in a violent confrontation with a local police chief.
Five students were arrested and detained for at least four nights after an altercation with Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree.
At least five students and an adult were arrested after an alleged confrontation Friday during an anti-ICE protest in Quakertown.
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Felonies against one of the five teenagers arrested during an ICE protest in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, have been dismissed.
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Rashiem Russell was arrested at a home in Darlington, South Carolina, Friday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
Felonies against one of the five teenagers arrested during an ICE protest in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, have been dismissed.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Chrissy Palladino may have retired from Camden Catholic High School, but her handprints remain on the girls' basketball program.
Felonies against one of the five teenagers arrested during an ICE protest in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, have been dismissed.
Rashiem Russell was arrested at a home in Darlington, South Carolina, Friday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
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