Transcript for Charges filed against teen accused of pushing friend off bridge
Zhary, thank you. Next tonight, the pushback from that terrifying scene in Washington state. A 16-year-old badly injured, shoved off a 60-foot bridge into the water low. Her former friend acsed of pushing her, but speaking out and consequences. ‘S ABC’s will Carr. Reporter: Allegedly pushing her friend off the bridge in that push sent -year-old Jordan Holgerson plunng 60 feet into the water below. She suffered six broken ribs. And a punctured lung she wants 18-year-oltaylor Smith to face repercussions for that push. I just want Taylor to B put away for a little bit so she can think about wt she did. Reporter: Prosecutors say Taylor aged in acons which created a substantial risk of death and related in serious, physical injury. Charging her with misdemeanor reckless endangerment. Holgerson might so pursue legal action. I never asked Taylor to push me and I don’t think I would have if I wouldn’t have jumped. Orter: That contradicting what her former iend said in an exclusive interview with “Gd morning America.” She wanted to jump and she was scared, and she had asked to give her a push and I didn’t think about the consequences. I thought she would be fine. Reporter: Herormer friend facing up to a year in jail. D a mum fine of $5,000. Os Angeles, will Carr, ABC news.
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