Tufts student accused of breaking Boston officer's nose at violent protest
A Tufts University student accused of breaking an officer's nose at a pro-Palestinian protest in Boston Tuesday night was held on $10,000 bail.
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Penny covered several national stories at length, including the Richneck Elementary School shooting and the impacts of Hurricane Ian.
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A Tufts University student accused of breaking an officer's nose at a pro-Palestinian protest in Boston Tuesday night was held on $10,000 bail.
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