Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Kevin Dougherty Assaulted In Center City Philadelphia

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Source: NBC10 PHILADELPHIA

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Judge Kevin Dougherty has been hospitalized after being assaulted by a homeless man in Center City Friday night, police said.

The assault happened around 6 p.m. at 15th and Market streets after the man allegedly asked Dougherty for cash as he left Philadelphia City Hall, investigators said.

Dougherty was taken to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for treatment. He's listed in stable condition.

The suspect was apprehended by SEPTA police at Broad Street and Girard Avenue, SEPTA said.

Detectives are investigating the incident.

Dougherty began serving on the state's highest court this year after being elected to the post in November. He previously served as a Philadelphia county administrative judge.


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Posting this because I worked for the Democratic Party and helped him get elected. A voice for working families, hope he gets well soon.

[blue neen]

1. That's a shame.

Get well soon, Judge Dougherty!

[7962]

2. At least they caught the scumbag. Put him away for a long time nt

[MNBrewer]

3. He has untreated schizophrenia

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20160320_Mother_of_alleged_Dougherty_assailant___He_begs_for_help_.html

Instead of putting him away for a long time, how about that effort and money gets put toward mental health services?

[7962]

6. Sorry, when someone is actually harmed, you get put away.

He can get treatment behind locked doors.

[Blue State Bandit]

4. That's Johnny Doc's brother.

He's a tough guy just like his brother. He'll be alright.

[liberalnarb]

5. Hell yeah he is.