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Mayor Charged in Student Assault Case | Providence News
Brockton’s mayor, Moises Rodrigues, is under fire after being charged with assault and battery — just as a judge denied a harassment order sought by a 17-year-old student who claims he touched her during a parade. The timing is suspicious, and while it’s unclear if the charges stem directly from that incident, Rodrigues’ own testimony at the hearing adds complexity. A former child protection worker for the Archdiocese of Boston, he’s touted child safety as a key priority — making this scandal all the more jarring. A court date is pending as the DA waits to move forward. Listen in comfort:Get…
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