Teen Walks Free after Grocer Bashing Charges Dropped
A 13-year-old boy walked free from a children's court on Aug. 21 after several charges against him were struck out by a magistrate.
TL;DR
- A 13-year-old boy has been cleared of charges related to a violent group bashing.
- The incident led to the death of grocer Van Viet Truong, who intervened to help another retailer.
- Charges against the boy were struck out by a magistrate on August 21.
- A prosecutor indicated that new evidence suggested the boy might be exonerated.
- The accusation involved a group of youths stealing from a shop near Truong's grocer.