Candice Kiley, of New Haven, was attending a family birthday party July 23 when the incident occurred. Kiley grabbed the 12-year-old by the hair and threw her to the floor, injuring the girl. The girl also suffered an asthma attack. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story.
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A 24-year-old woman was charged Tuesday with assaulting a 12-year-old girl the woman accused of eyeing her boyfriend.
Kiley’s 30-year-old boyfriend was in the kitchen cleaning up a spill when the confrontation took place, police said. Family members heard the confrontation and went to the 12-year-old’s assistance, police said.
Kiley was charged with third-degree assault, disorderly conduct and risk of injury to a minor. Police said she was released pending a court appearance on Aug. 23.
