Carson Briere, the son of former NHL star and current interim Philadelphia Flyers GM Danny Briere, has been hit with criminal charges following an incident just over a week ago where he was caught on camera pushing an unoccupied wheelchair down a flight of steps. The incident took place at a party in Pennsylvania centered around Mercyhurst University, the school where Briere plays hockey.
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According to a report by USCHO.com, Briere has been charged with one count of criminal mischief and one count of disorderly conduct stemming from the incident. Patrick Carrozzi, a member of Mercyhurst's lacrosse team, has been hit with the same charges.
USCHO.com explains the charges are "the second-degree misdemeanors of criminal mischief related to damaged property, criminal conspiracy to commit criminal mischief and the summary offense of disorderly conduct."
The outcry against Briere's actions was swift and loud. The school ended up suspending three student-athletes, including Briere, immediately and indefinitely until a full investigation could be completed. There will be an update after that. No word on when Briere might be in court or if the matter will be settled without him needing to appear before a judge.
Source: USCHO.com
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