CRANBERRY TWP — The defense of a Pittsburgh woman accused of assaulting a child at a learning center in the township said he believes they will reach a plea agreement with the commonwealth.

Richa Gupte, 38, waived her right to a preliminary hearing Friday, Aug. 29, before District Judge Kevin Flaherty. She was charged July 23 with misdemeanor simple assault after she allegedly pulled a child, resulting in a fractured elbow, while working as an assistant group supervisor at Allie Alligator Learning Center.

“My client is really a sweet lady … it’s not charged as a felony. This is not felony child abuse,” said Gupte’s attorney, Sean Logue.

Police said the 2-year-old girl was reaching for a toy on a shelf when Gupte redirected her and forcefully pulled her away from the shelf by her left ar

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