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Teen Faces Adult Charges in Fireworks Assault | Wilmington News
A 17-year-old faces adult felony charges for allegedly assaulting a security guard during a July fireworks show at Landfall, risking up to five years in prison. The case, filed July 27, mandates a $50K bond with strict conditions: house arrest, electronic monitoring, no social media, and no contact with others involved — plus, he can only leave for court or medical reasons with a parent. The victim, security guard Russell James, suffered a concussion, black eye, and vision issues, and a GoFundMe nearing $90K is helping cover his medical and legal bills. The other two teens involved remain…
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