West Haven College Student Charged In ‘TikTok Plot’: Report

WORCESTER, MA — A West Haven resident was among the six Assumption University students to appear in court Thursday on charges in connection with a “TikTok plot” confrontation with a falsely accused sexual predator, according to WWLP news.

The incident occurred in October 2024. The victim was allegedly lured to Assumption University and subsequently chased by a group of people accusing him of being a pedophile, according to WWLP.

WWLP reports the victim was chased to his car, by approximately 25 people, and punched in the back of the head. The victim left the campus and contacted police.

Joaquin Smith, 19, of West Haven, was charged in connection with the incident, along with five other students.

Read the full report at WWLP.