PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia officials have announced charges against a man they say assaulted a WHYY journalist and his companion during an altercation back on June 1.George Graf, 36, has been charged with conspiracy, aggravated assault, and related charges, according to the district attorney's office.Officials say Graf is alleged to have been part of a group of individuals who stood outside the 26th Police District during a confrontation with Black Lives Matter Protesters.
Some members of that group were seen holding bats, clubs, and other items during those confrontations.The incident in which Graf has been charged is one of what the district attorney's office says was a number of physical assaults and threats of violence that were.