Teen Arrested for Violent Church Assault in Queens

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A 16-year-old boy was arrested for shoving a 68-year-old woman down the steps of a Queens church, stealing her purse, and driving away in her car. He was charged with robbery, assault, grand larceny, and criminal possession of stolen property. The victim remains in critical condition, and her family has set up a GoFundMe page. The arrest was applauded by a relative of the victim, who called for tougher laws to hold criminals accountable.
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