5 teens charged in fake ice bucket challenge with autistic boy
CLEVELAND — Charges have been filed against five teens accused of dumping a bucket of urine, tobacco and spit on an autistic teen who thought he was participating in the ice bucket challenge for charity.
Each of the five teens was charged in juvenile court with disorderly conduct. Three were also charged with delinquency and assault. The teens were not named. They range in age from 14 to 16.
A news release says the five teens and the autistic boy were friends who socialized together. They attend Bay High School in suburban Cleveland.
Authorities say the teen felt humiliated when he discovered that it was urine and other fluids dumped on him instead of ice water. The incident occurred Aug. 18 and was reported to police on Sept. 3.