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Houston Teen Sisters Charged After Alleged Attack on Mother Over Wi-Fi

Three sisters, aged 14 to 16, remain in custody following an alleged coordinated assault involving knives and a brick after their mother turned off the internet.

A general view of a Houston Police Department vehicle with their lights flashing to block off a closed street from traffic, Sunday, June 19, 2022, in Houston. This car is not at the scene of the alleged attempted stabbing.
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Overview

  • The incident occurred on March 24, 2025, when the teenagers allegedly attacked their mother after she disabled the Wi-Fi at their Houston home.
  • According to authorities, the sisters chased their mother with kitchen knives and struck her with a brick, forcing her to flee into the street.
  • Their grandmother was knocked over while attempting to intervene, but neither the mother nor grandmother sustained serious injuries.
  • The teenagers were arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and are currently held at the Harris County Juvenile Detention Center.
  • The case has reignited conversations about the behavioral effects of excessive screen time and the role of technology in family conflicts.