They allegedly tried to tear her top off. But none of the passengers came to her aid, according to the source. The boys also allegedly rifled her backpack, taking candy and her asthma inhaler. MBTA police arrested two of the boys suspected at their homes on Wednesday and two at Boston Latin on Thursday, authorities said. The boys pleaded not guilty to charges of indecent assault and battery and unarmed robbery.
None have prior records.
Pedro said T officials learned of the alleged assault after the girl was examined for injuries and trauma at a local hospital. Meanwhile, at Boston Latin, the city's most prestigious public school, officials on Monday will conduct disciplinary hearings on the four suspects. Allegations like this are upsetting to us no matter which school they involve,'' said Tracey Lynch, spokeswoman for the school department. The girl's parents yesterday declined comment. Sources close to the investigation said the alleged ringleader of the attack is a seventh-grader who had reportedly harrassed the girl previously and is also under investigation for attacking another female.