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The New Jersey doctor who stands accused of assaulting a child following a collision between the boy and the man.
Dr. Samuel Caruthers, 44, pleaded not guilty today to aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child.
“Mr. Caruthers was run into by the 12-year-old snowboarder. He then went ahead and committed an assault on him,” Lt. Keith Kimkowki said, as reported by CBS2’s Meg Baker.
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Caruthers allegedly punched the boy in the mouth and hit him with his ski pole. The boy was left with a bloody lip and nose as well as stomach and rib pain.
Police said Caruthers has been charged in the past with road rage. A crimincal conviction could affect Caruthers’ medical license.
