Gritty, Phila. Flyers Mascot: Police state there was no evidence assault on 13-year-old occurred.

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Philadelphia police decide if Flyers mascot Gritty will be charged in alleged assault of 13-year-old boy


The Philadelphia police announced on Monday that charges of physical assault against Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty will not be pursued. Gritty was accused of punching a 13-year-old boy during a photo shoot at the team’s arena last fall.

“We are pleased that the Philadelphia Police Department concluded there was no merit to the alleged claim. The police department’s statement confirms our thorough internal investigation that found no evidence of the described actions ever having taken place," the Flyers said in a statement Monday morning.

Delaware native Chris Greenwell, the 13-year-old’s father, told the Philadelphia Inquirer that his son Brandon patted the mascot on the head after he had his photo taken with him during an exclusive event for season ticket-holders at the Wells Fargo Center in November.

As Brandon was walking away, Gritty out of his chair “took a running start," and “punched my son as hard as he could," Greenwell told the publication.


https://www.nj.com/sports/2020/02/philadelphia-police-clear-flyers-mascot-gritty-of-alleged-assault-against-13-year-old-boy.html

Go Gritty!

I have a Gritty Sometimes Monstrous Always Anti-Fascist sticker on my laptop. I can't find it, but here's another.



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