Star columnist charged with assault in Wollaston

July 14, 2016

By Sarah Sobanski

Bancroft OPP have charged 60-year-old Rosie DiManno of Toronto with assault after an alleged “altercation” on Finnegan Lane in Wollaston.

The Toronto Star confirmed Wednesday that its long-time columnist was charged with assault on Tuesday, July 12.

According to the CBC, DiManno tweeted she had been defending children. These tweets have since been deleted.

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