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DA Dismisses Charges on Bronx Principal
by Beth Fertig
NEW YORK, NY April 12, 2005 —The Bronx district attorney has agreed to dismiss the charges against a principal accused of assaulting a police officer.
Michael Soguero was arrested in February for allegedly trying to prevent an officer from removing a disruptive student. Following his court appearance this morning he said the city needs to clarify who's in charge of the schools: principals or police.
SOGUERO: There needs to be some clear lines about what is a classroom management issue that's under the authority of a principal, what's a criminal matter.
Soguero also said he believes more collaboration will improve communication. Charges against a school aid who was also arrested with Soguero are expected to be dismissed in six months, pending good behavior.
The Bronx District attorney said anyone who interferes with a police officer in a school will be prosecuted.
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