Brockton Mayor Faces Assault Charges After Student Allegations
WHO:
US Magazine - Moises Rodrigues is the mayor of Brockton, Massachusetts.
Boston.com - The alleged victim is a 17-year-old high school student.
WHAT:
US Magazine - Mayor Moises Rodrigues has been charged with assault and battery.
Boston.com - The student accused Rodrigues of unwanted contact during a parade, specifically stating he put his arm around her waist and whispered, “play this again” and “do this again for me.”
WHERE:
US Magazine - The incident occurred at a parade in Brockton, Massachusetts.
US Magazine - A confrontation between the teen's mother and Mayor Rodrigues took place at a school graduation.
WHEN:
US Magazine - The alleged incident occurred about a month before a confrontation at the school graduation in June.
WHY:
US Magazine - The charges stem from allegations of inappropriate touching made by the student against the mayor.
HOW:
Boston.com - The student reported the incident to the police, leading to the assault charges against Rodrigues.
(UPDATED September 17, 2026 01:24 UTC)
Mayor Moises Rodrigues of Brockton, Massachusetts, has been charged with assault and battery following allegations made by a 17-year-old high school student. The student accused Rodrigues of unwanted contact during a parade, claiming he put his arm around her waist and whispered inappropriate comments. The incident was reported to the police, which led to the charges, and a confrontation between the student's mother and the mayor occurred at a school graduation shortly after the alleged incident.