MANHATTAN, NEW YORK — Big news in Manhattan today as it has been confirmed that the 14-year-old boy who stabbed Tessa Majors to death has been lawfully charged. According to prosecutors, Rashaun Weaver has been charged with two counts of murder (one intentional and one felony) and will face upwards of four additional robbery charges.
On Saturday, the NYPD confirmed in a press conference that Weaver will be tried as an adult and is expected to face hefty time behind bars for his crimes.
It was also revealed on Saturday that Weaver was the teen who fled questioning and was wanted for a period of time.