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Charges dropped in Virginia against APS teacher

By Steve Burns
Oct 14, 2016

Charges have been dropped against an Atlanta Public Schools teacher who was arrested in Norfolk, Va., in July.

Philania Patton, a teacher at Cascade Elementary, was charged with simple assault and violation of a protective order, Norfolk authorities said. Those charges were dismissed Aug. 26, records show.

Patton was in Norfolk for a court appearance regarding custody of her grandchild.

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