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Felony Charges Withdrawn Against Woman Accused Of Attempting To Burn American Flag At Philly Pride Parade

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office has withdrawn two felony charges against a woman accused of attempting to set an American flag on fire during the Philadelphia Pride Parade last weekend.

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Two of the charges against 18-year-old Ryan Segin were dropped in a hearing on Wednesday morning.

Prosecutors say the attempted arson and causing/risking a catastrophe charges were withdrawn after an additional investigation by the DA's office.

Segin still faces two misdemeanor charges, however, possession of an instrument of crime and recklessly endangering another person.

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Police say she attempted to pour accelerant on the flag and light it on fire while in a crowd near 12th and Locust Streets on June 10. Police say they found two road flares, a can of paint thinner, and a blue lighter stick in her backpack.

There were no reported injuries.

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