Quakertown student protester to have charges dismissed in police clash<\/a><\/p>\nIn a forensic interview at the Bucks County Children\u2019s Advocacy Center told authorities the same account of the alleged assault, and alleged that Howell apologized after, the affidavit said.<\/p>\n
Police interviewed Howell about the allegations and he allegedly said he \u201cmade a poor choice,\u201d but denied molesting the girl. A month later, though, police received a ChildLine report for the same girl while alleging that Howell physically assaulted and strangled her, the affidavit said.<\/p>\n
In another forensic interview as a result of the abuse allegation the girl disclosed between 2023 and 2025 Howell had used a belt to choke her, struck her with his hands and threw a frozen water bottle at her that struck her head causing a wound, the affidavit said.<\/p>\n
Howell was arraigned on March 19 before District Judge Michael Gallagher on three felony charges including aggravated Indecent assault of a child and strangulation and related misdemeanors. He was transferred to Bucks County Correctional Center in lieu of $2 million bail.<\/p>\n
His attorney, Thomas Logan, said Thursday that his client “adamantly denies'” abusing the girl and “looks forward to clearing his name in a courtroom.”<\/p>\n
Crime and Courts Reporter Jo Ciavaglia can be reached at jciavaglia@gannett.com<\/p>\n
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