Boy Faces Criminal Charge Over Milk Money Threats
<i> Associated Press</i>
LACOOCHEE, Fla. —
An 11-year-old boy who allegedly threatened to beat up five elementary school classmates unless they turned over their milk money has been arrested and charged with felony extortion, authorities said Saturday.
The boy, who admitted taking the money, was released to the custody of his mother, officials said. He was suspended from school for three days and may face expulsion, the principal said.
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