Charges filed for assault on disabled member of Nisqually Tribe

A California man is due in court on Monday to face charges in connection with the brutal beating and robbery of a disabled member of the Nisqually Tribe.

Corey Joe Foye, 25, is accused of striking the 54-year-old victim numerous times in the face and head on July 12, The Alpenhorn News reported. He allegedly fled the scene with the victim's wheelchair, which was later found nearly destroyed, the paper said.

Authorities also said Foye took the victim's hand carved walking sticks and canes, which the victim sells to earn a living, the paper reported.

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