WASHINGTON 鈥� A teenage politician with dreams of serving in Congress now faces a serious criminal charge.
Japheth Newman, who just turned 18 this week, has been charged with attempted first-degree burglary in Charles County, Maryland.
Two other teens were also charged.
In a duffel bag outside the home, investigators found a baseball bat, a crowbar, rope duct tape and gloves, .
Newman is聽running in the Democratic primary for the 5th Congressional District of Maryland, despite the constitutional age requirement of 25 years.
His says he wants to play a role in making the country a “safer, better place to raise my family.”
He’s due back in court Oct. 23.
