Etel Haxhiaj, a Worcester City Councilor, is charged with assault and battery on a police officer following an incident where she confronted federal immigration agents arresting a Brazilian national. The event drew a crowd, leading to protests in the area. Body camera footage does not clearly show Haxhiaj striking an officer; however, police reports accuse her of assaulting officer Shauna McGuirk during the encounter. Haxhiaj, an immigrant, expressed frustration over the charges, stating she acted humanely in the situation.
I did the humane thing to do in this situation, nothing more, nothing less.
It's frustrating to be charged.
Collection
[
|
...
]