Two more Newport high school students arrested in alleged assault of special needs student
Nov 24, 2025
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) — Two additional Rogers High School students have been arrested in connection with an alleged assault on a student with severe impairments.
According to the Newport Police Department, two male Rogers High School students were arrested Monday and charged with assault against t
he same victim.
The suspects are 14 and 17-years-old.
The first arrest was made Friday when a 16-year-old male Rogers student was charged with two counts of felony assault on persons with severe impairments.
A second 16-year-old male Rogers student was arrested Saturday and charged with assault.
The alleged incident occurred in a school locker room, and police began their investigation after viewing cellphone videos of the alleged assault.
This is a developing story, stay with ABC6 for updates.
Categories: Newport, News, Rhode Island
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