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13. Nothing new in Philly

Mon Apr 24, 2017, 05:22 PM

Apr 2017

http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/08/12/philadelphia.flash.mob.violence/

Things spiraled out of control in a flash when, according to Guendelsberger, the group of nearly 40 teens chased them down a nearby alley. The teens began punching her male friends in the head to knock them over and then kicked them once they were down on the ground.

Guendelsberger's boyfriend was left with a sneaker imprint on his forehead, she said. At one point someone tried to take her bag, and she was punched in the face, knocking her over.

Her tibia was snapped in half, and there was a crack in the bone behind her kneecap. It is being held together with screws.

"It was nuts," she said, gazing at her right leg inside a metal brace elevated on a kitchen chair. "We got off comparatively easy. It was awful, but nobody had anything permanent happen to them."

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BART takeover robbery: 40 to 60 teens swarm train, rob weekend riders [View all] EL34x4 Apr 2017 OP

Crazy:40-60 kids?! JudyM Apr 2017 #1

Happens in Philly and at malls from time to time HoneyBadger Apr 2017 #8

At least at the mall, you have a fighting chance to escape. EL34x4 Apr 2017 #9

Bored kids acting out HoneyBadger Apr 2017 #12

Fight... Baconator Apr 2017 #58

Nothing new in Philly HoneyBadger Apr 2017 #13

Minors? MINORS?!?!?! They're fucking train-robbers!!! Iggo Apr 2017 #2

I think they'll need protection from their parents, once the parents find out. NT mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2017 #3

My guess is Dad's absent, and Mom may have other priorities. nt appal_jack Apr 2017 #29

But they're just children. MicaelS Apr 2017 #10

Their brains are still developing Egnever Apr 2017 #39

If violence was involved then yes, they should be treated as adults. hack89 Apr 2017 #48

Trump could not have said it better. PdxSean Apr 2017 #52

Then lock up young violent offenders in dedicated facilities hack89 Apr 2017 #56

If my brother or I were involved in something like this I would want to be in jail. redstatebluegirl Apr 2017 #53

Legally there might be a distinction for a young teen... Baconator Apr 2017 #59

My first reaction as simple; that's really fucked up. vkkv Apr 2017 #4

My first reaction was... EL34x4 Apr 2017 #5

As pointed out, sarisataka Apr 2017 #27

Head of nail greeted by hammer. pablo_marmol Apr 2017 #43

Dunno about 4. This is exactly the kind of scenario CCW advocates put out there geek tragedy Apr 2017 #7

Nothing will happen, Oakland won't pay for it and the DA will refuse to prosecute ansible Apr 2017 #18

Come on, "their own people"?? So the train was full of criminals? No, NOT their people. 7962 Apr 2017 #22

By "their own people' - clearly I meant friends' families, locals, workers who commute on BART vkkv Apr 2017 #33

No, THEY are criminals, so their people, being like them, would also be criminals 7962 Apr 2017 #37

My mistake, from experience I should know there is no reasoning with vkkv Apr 2017 #41

YOU "go away" with the weak comparisons. You equate a speeder & a strong arm thief? 7962 Apr 2017 #47

Speed is the leading cause of automobile deaths by a LONG shot vkkv Apr 2017 #49

Actually alcohol is the leading cause in traffic fatalities. EX500rider Apr 2017 #57

That's not logical. Every "people" has treestar Apr 2017 #60

Their own people? exboyfil Apr 2017 #51

put their faces out there, the public has a right to know who these violent predators are geek tragedy Apr 2017 #6

more like cya (avoiding lawy suits) salin Apr 2017 #11

I'm suprised we've not heard from the CWP crowd. Dyedinthewoolliberal Apr 2017 #14

It's illegal in California ansible Apr 2017 #15

Good. Iggo Apr 2017 #16

Yeah, sure worked out well here... appal_jack Apr 2017 #30

Nobody got shot. Nobody died. Iggo Apr 2017 #36

I wouldn't expect to see this sort of group mayhem occur in a state that grants the right of defense pablo_marmol Apr 2017 #46

Actually, that is not correct. vkkv Apr 2017 #34

CCW's in CA are frequently granted in rural areas. pablo_marmol Apr 2017 #44

Plenty of videos out there show thats exactly what happens most of the time 7962 Apr 2017 #38

Truth. pablo_marmol Apr 2017 #45

Were they all wearing Raiders gear? Baclava Apr 2017 #17

What is wrong with the Raiders? HoneyBadger Apr 2017 #19

Show us the videos and I won't have to speculate. Baclava Apr 2017 #20

Decoys?? How much does a decent surveillance camera cost? DorothyG Apr 2017 #21

And now EVERYONE knows it. genius nt 7962 Apr 2017 #23

Well, there's still Youtube, surely the perps posted them on there by now Baclava Apr 2017 #25

I see you're unfamiliar with the Raider Nation archetype. nt Codeine Apr 2017 #24

As a Steelers fan I take my shots when I get them n/t Baclava Apr 2017 #26

Ouch Egnever Apr 2017 #40

And yet ... Raiders actual team is the only one in the league w/zero arrests last 3 years ... mr_lebowski Apr 2017 #55

PUre scum nt Lucky Luciano Apr 2017 #28

Wtf? Not releasing video cause they "appear" to be minors? Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2017 #31

Exactly... Baconator Apr 2017 #64

No sympathy for these punks Vogon_Glory Apr 2017 #32

40-60??? Pfft ! try 200-300 here. Although this was a few years ago and wilding in the streets lunasun Apr 2017 #35

NYC copycat? HoneyBadger Apr 2017 #42

So what would happen if 2-3 got shot during the crime? oneshooter Apr 2017 #50

A city like San Fran isn't going to let just ANYONE christx30 Apr 2017 #54

That's why there's a growing push for a national CCW law. EL34x4 Apr 2017 #61

...or the wealthy and connected. Baconator Apr 2017 #63

San Francisco has no choice in whether or not to hoinor CCW permits ripcord Apr 2017 #67

Here's the Jury Instruction hardluck Apr 2017 #62

They said they would circulate the video to the schools, etc. So they aren't withholding it entirely Yo_Mama Apr 2017 #65

What a crock... These "youths" commandeered a train, beat and robbed passengers... EL34x4 Apr 2017 #66