Felonies dropped against teen put in chokehold by Quakertown police chief
Felony charges against a teen who was put in a chokehold by the Quakertown police chief during an ICE protest were dropped, her attorney said.
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Felony charges against a teen who was put in a chokehold by the Quakertown police chief during an ICE protest were dropped, her attorney said.
Felony charges have been dropped against a teenager who was put in a chokehold by the Quakertown police chief during her arrest at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest in February.
A second Quakertown teenager had assault charges against her withdrawn, her lawyer Ed Angelo told CBS News Philadelphia.
A second teenager had assault charges in connection with an altercation with the Quakertown police chief during a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest in February withdrawn, according to her attorney.
All five students had their ankle bracelets removed on Friday and have been released from house arrest.
The five Quakertown, Pennsylvania, teenagers arrested during an ICE protest last month were back in court Friday, and so far, only one teen has had the most serious charges dismissed. Liz Crawford reports.
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.
The family of the Quakertown, Pennsylvania, high school student who was put in a chokehold after a protest spoke to reporter Liz Crawford about what happened and what they want to see from officials.
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.
A large crowd at Wednesday night's Quakertown Borough Council Meeting demanded that police chief and borough manager Scott McElree be terminated after a student-led ICE protest turned violent.
The Quakertown Board of School Directors approved the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Matthew Friedman, nearly three weeks after he went on leave.
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.
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Wawa is giving away free hot coffee to Wawa Rewards Members at all locations on Thursday, April 16, in celebration of 62 years in business.
Philadelphia recorded its first official 90-degree day of the year on Wednesday, and it's set to repeat that on Thursday.
Police sources said the victim was an MLB umpire in town to work the Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks series last weekend.
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic in the NBA play-in tournament Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena and will play the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs.
Nico Hoerner drove in a career-high five runs, Shota Imanaga struck out 11 in six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2 on Wednesday night.
Wawa is giving away free hot coffee to Wawa Rewards Members at all locations on Thursday, April 16, in celebration of 62 years in business.
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