Teens Arrested Over Attack on Former New York Governor David Paterson

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Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with an attack on former New York Governor David Paterson and his stepson while walking their dog in Manhattan. The pair were treated at a local hospital for injuries to their faces. The 12-year-old male suspect has been charged with second-degree gang assault, and a 13-year-old male suspect has been charged with third-degree gang assault. The search for five suspects continues.

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