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Worcester Councilor Charged for Assaulting Officer During ICE Raid

6/5/2025

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Worcester City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj is in hot water, facing charges for allegedly assaulting a police officer during a tumultuous ICE operation on May 8. Body camera footage reportedly shows her pushing an officer and obstructing arrests. As her arraignment approaches on July 23, Haxhiaj stands firm, claiming her actions were driven by compassion.

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Worcester City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj is in hot water, facing charges for allegedly assaulting a police officer during a tumultuous ICE operation on May 8. Body camera footage reportedly shows her pushing an officer and obstructing arrests. As her arraignment approaches on July 23, Haxhiaj stands firm, claiming her actions were driven by compassion.