Danny Briere's Son Charged in Wheelchair-Pushing Incident
From John Wawrow at The Associated Press:
Three misdemeanor charges were filed Monday against the son of Philadelphia Flyers interim general manager Danny Briere after a video posted on social media showed him and another Mercyhurst University athlete pushing an unoccupied wheelchair down a staircase.
Police in Erie, Pennsylvania, filed charges of criminal mischief, criminal conspiracy to commit mischief and disorderly conduct against Carson Briere, who completed his third hockey season at Mercyhurst. Patrick Carrozzi, listed as a senior member of the school’s lacrosse team, faces the same three charges, according to documents filed with District Judge Sue Mack.
The damaged wheelchair cost $2,000, according to the owner, who says it was purchased last year. A GoFundMe to raise money was cut off at $8,800.
Briere, who was kicked out of Arizona State and on a second opportunity with Mercyhurst, was put on “interim suspension” by the school. The father/son duo issued statements via the Flyers.
Hi im Sydney and it was my chair that was pushed down the stairs. I’m so thankful for all of Sullivan’s help in this situation and the kind comments I see on Julia’s post. I swear I really don’t wanna keep a cent of the donated money, I’d much rather give it to those who need it. pic.twitter.com/1I5q05jdeO
— Sydney (@_legless_wonder) March 16, 2023
