Bucks County firefighter charged in assault appears in court

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Tuesday, October 13, 2015
VIDEO: Bucks County firefighter appears before judge
A Bucks County firefighter charged with kidnapping and assault went before a judge in Bensalem.

BENSALEM, Pa. (WPVI) -- A Bucks County firefighter charged with kidnapping and assault went before a judge in Bensalem.



21-year-old Shane McMichael arrived Tuesday morning for his preliminary hearing.



Police say on October 4th, McMichael forced his way into the home of a 17-year-old girl, then beat and choked her.



Police claim McMichael has confessed.



McMichael remains in jail on $2-million bail.



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