An 18-year-old Worcester man was arraigned on a host of serious criminal charges in connection with the March 27 beating of a man by a group of teens, the Telegram reported.
The teen is one of a dozen who were present during the attack, which was apparently caught on videotape. A Worcester criminal defense attorney will need to carefully review the evidence and the underlying charges to prepare a defense. The intent to murder charge, will require a Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer capable of fighting the accusation that the defendants' intentions rise above simple assault.
The defendant is charged with three counts of aggravated assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and causing serious bodily injury, armed assault with intent to murder, and kidnapping.
He is the third person charged with participating, along with about a dozen others, in an attack captured on videotape. A juvenile has also been arrested and charged in connection with the attack.
The victim in the attack was repeatedly kicked in the head and struck with a belt and large pieces of concrete, according to court records. He suffered brain hemorrhaging, lacerations and other injuries.
The incident occurred about 10:30 p.m. March 27 behind a building at 54 Chandler St. Authorities have not said how the videotape was obtained.
Police report that the victim was confronted by about 15 teens as he was leaving a convenience store at Irving and Chandler streets, and was taken by force to the location where the assault occurred.
The group fled when police arrived. Officers found the victim on the ground with head and facial injuries; he was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
Prosecutors have requested a dangerousness hearing for one of the defendants, who they report was already on probation for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. That hearing will determine whether he can be held without bail for up to 90 days.
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