December 09, 2015
The trial for Kathryn Knott, one of three people charged in the beating of a gay couple in Center City last fall, is expected to begin Wednesday, CBSPhilly reports.
Two co-defendants, Philip Williams and Kevin Harrigan, both of Bucks County, accepted a plea deal in October that prohibits them from entering Center City for the duration of their probation. They also will be required to perform community service at LGBT organizations.
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Knott, of Upper Southampton, Bucks County, rejected the deal in favor of facing trial for charges of aggravated assault, simple assault, conspiracy and related offenses.
Read more at CBSPhilly.