Teen Wanted In Stabbing Case Turns Self In
Girl, 16, Says Assault Was Self-Defense
POSTED: 6:24 am EDT April 8, 2008
UPDATED: 6:36 am EDT April 8, 2008
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BOSTON -- A teenage girl wanted in connection with a weekend stabbing has turned herself in to police. Tiffany Rivera, 16, said she got into a fight after a party early Sunday morning and stabbed an 18-year-old girl in self-defense.
Video The victim was slashed in the face and torso eight times, leaving her in critical condition.Rivera said it was a fight "gone wrong" and she decided to turn herself in because it was a case of self-defense. Police said Rivera was also sending threatening e-mails and text messages to the stabbing victim. Rivera faces charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon
Video The victim was slashed in the face and torso eight times, leaving her in critical condition.Rivera said it was a fight "gone wrong" and she decided to turn herself in because it was a case of self-defense. Police said Rivera was also sending threatening e-mails and text messages to the stabbing victim. Rivera faces charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon Copyright 2008 by TheBostonChannel.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
