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'Masked man' to be tried for allegedly terrorizing people in Center City Philadelphia

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During the hearing, the judge dropped the disorderly conduct charge against the 22-year-old. However, he ordered Hughes to be tried on aggravated assault, as well as other offenses.

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FOX 29 Philadelphia
Philadelphia man accused of masked attack near City Hall faces trial (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published Sep 22, 2026
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Zymire Hughes appeared in court on Tuesday, on charges including aggravated assault after police say he terrorized a woman near City Hall while wearing a Chucky-style mask. The case now moves toward trial after a Philadelphia judge dismissed two charges but held others for further proceedings.
6ABC Philadelphia
'Masked man' to be tried for allegedly terrorizing people in Center City Philadelphia (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)
Published Sep 23, 2026
6ABC Philadelphia's feed description
During the hearing, the judge dropped the disorderly conduct charge against the 22-year-old. However, he ordered Hughes to be tried on aggravated assault, as well as other offenses.