1 adult, 18 juveniles facing charges related to assault during Michael Rosfeld protest

CLAIRTON, Pa. — Nearly 20 people will be charged in relation to an assault that happened during a protest in Clairton last month.

According to police, investigators reviewed body camera video and talked to witnesses.

The incident took place as students from Clairton walked out of class and took to the streets in response to the acquittal of East Pittsburgh Police Officer Michael Rosfeld.

Rosfeld shot and killed Antwon Rose last summer, but the jury found him not guilty of murder or related charges.

Now, the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office is recommending the following charges:

• 17/M   Simple Assault, Harassment, Disorderly Conduct
• 15/M Simple Assault, Harassment, Disorderly Conduct
• 16/F Simple Assault, Harassment, Disorderly Conduct
• 17/F  Simple Assault, Harassment, Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Mischief ( Broke Body Camera)
• 15/M, 17/F, 13/M, 15/F, 15/M, 16/F, 14/F, 16,M, 15/F, 17/F,14/F,14/F, 14/F, 16/F...Disorderly Conduct
• Trinity Molinari, 18/F Clairton....Disorderly Conduct

All the people involved are from Clairton.

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