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Officials at the Chartiers Valley School District are investigating an alleged fight between two students in a high school bathroom.
Authorities say a girl is accused of attacking another girl, who appeared to be wearing a hijab, and now charges may be filed.
The video shows one of the girls first arguing with and then allegedly attacking a smaller student, who can be seen wearing a hijab and is of apparent Muslim heritage.
It's not totally clear what they were saying, but the student wearing purple can be heard saying, "You're lucky you're from another language, because I will crush you, [expletive]."
The Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, has also released a statement calling for state and federal officials to investigate the incident for possible bias.
They go on to say: "CAIR-Pittsburgh is offering legal support to the student's family after she was shown on a video posted online being attacked in the bathroom of Chartiers Valley High School. The Muslim student was treated later for a concussion and severe bruising. Criminal charges are pending."
The Collier Township Police Department is investigating the incident. So far, they say they don't believe a hate crime was committed. Instead they say it was a bullying incident.
Charges and disciplinary action are pending.
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