The case in which three people are accused of attacking two gay men in Philadelphia has been delayed as lawyers for the three suspects have asked for a continuance as they work out the terms of a plea agreement with the prosecution.
The trio — Kathryn Knott, 24, of Southampton, Pennsylvania, who is the daughter of Chalfont Borough Police Chief Karl Knott; Kevin Harrigan, 26, of Southampton; and Phillip Williams, 24, of Warminster, Pennsylvania, will return to court Sept. 17, to face charges of aggravated assault, simple assault and conspiracy, reports the Advocate.
Zachary Hess and Andrew Haught were walking in downtown Philadelphia in September 2014 when they were attacked. The three suspects held down the two men and beat them while making disparaging comments about their sexual orientation and stealing one victim’s bag. Both victims were hospitalized, one beaten so badly he had his jaw wired shut and required facial surgery.
Reports say the District Attorney’s office has offered all three alleged assailants plea deals but has so far refused to make the details public. It is unknown whether the agreements would allow the three to avoid prison time and walk free.
they must serve jail time-two to three years-or there will be HELL TO PAY