Prosecutors dropped misdemeanor charges against a Pennsylvania State University newspaper photographer on Wednesday, just as a First Amendment-battle was taking shape, but expect to re-file them next week, The Daily Collegian reported. Michael Felletter, a...
Centre County District Attorney Michael Madeira cannot recall ever prosecuting a member of the press. But today, he will be faced with the case of a photographer charged with exciting a riotous crowd by “taking photographs” — and a defense attorney...
By Mandy Hofmockel Collegian Staff Writer All charges against Daily Collegian photographer Michael Felletter were withdrawn Wednesday morning, ending for now a case that began with the Oct. 25 riots and escalated into a First Amendment debate. But charges could be...
By Mandy Hofmockel Collegian Staff Writer Prosecutors dropped all charges Wednesday against The Daily Collegian photographer Michael Felletter — whom police have accused of inciting riot — only to announce he will likely face a new set of charges in a...
State College man to argue case involving inmate rights State College lawyer Andrew Shubin has an opportunity to do what most lawyers can only dream about: argue a case before the United States Supreme Court. Shubin will be in Washington on March 27 to present...
Collegian Staff Writer A student who suggested police used excessive force during the riot after the Ohio State-Penn State football game was bound over to trial Wednesday on charges of third-degree felony riot, among others. At the preliminary hearing Wednesday...
