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Graduation melee: A middle school graduation descended into mayhem this week after two teenage girls attacked an off-duty police officer, forcing school officials to delay the ceremony. The incident began shortly before the start of the graduation at Meany Middle School, when officials spotted a 14-year-old girl who had been ordered to stay away from the school. When two off-duty officers working security at the event approached the girl, a second, 15-year-old girl intervened and assaulted one of the officers, police said. Onlookers then became involved in the melee, and dozens of police officers were called to the scene. Both girls were arrested and charged with assault and disturbing the peace.

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