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A student was in a school bathroom when two of their peers entered the bathroom, went through the student’s pockets, looking for money but instead stole a cell phone on Tuesday, March 19 at Maurice McDonough High School, the Charles County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
An investigation found the two students purposely targeted the student believing the student was in possession of cash as a result of winning previous, pre-arranged fights that occurred at the school, the sheriff's office said.
Commonly known as "fight clubs," fights are arranged between students, and bets are placed on the outcome, authorities said.
After consulting with the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office, the student resource officer charged the two students with second-degree assault and robbery.
The students will also face disciplinary consequences from the Charles County Public Schools. The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information about this case or “fight clubs” is asked to contact Cpl. Virts at 301-609-3282 ext. 0504.
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