Brockton mayor formally charged with assault and battery, court docs show

Brockton mayor facing assault and battery charge over allegedly touching high school student

The charges stem from a May 22 incident, when Mayor Moises Rodrigues allegedly put his hand around 17-year-old student’s waist and shoulder as she was marching in a town parade.

Brockton mayor charged with assault after student accused him of unwanted contact during parade

The teen allegedly told police Mayor Moises Rodrigues put his arm around her waist as she played her instrument and whispered into her ear, “play this again” and “do this again for me.”

Brockton mayor to be arraigned on charge of assault on a high school student later this month

The incident regarding Mayor Moises Rodrigues burst into the public eye when the girl’s mother interrupted Brockton High School’s graduation ceremony in June.

Brockton mayor facing assault and battery charge for allegedly touching 17-year-old girl against her will - The Boston Globe

Mayor Moises Rodrigues is scheduled to be arraigned in Hingham District Court later this month. At an earlier hearing, he testified he had no recollection of interacting with the teenager.

Brockton mayor to face criminal charge in case involving high school student

A Massachusetts mayor is set to face criminal charges after a clerk magistrate found probable cause in a case involving an alleged incident with a Brockton High School student.

Brockton mayor facing assault and battery charge over student's allegation

A clerk magistrate found probable cause for an assault and battery complaint against Brockton Mayor Moises Rodrigues. Arraignment is Sept. 28.