Guilty Pleas and Sentences Handed Down in Alabama Riverfront Brawl

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Two men involved in the Montgomery riverfront brawl pleaded guilty to harassment charges, while the assault charges were dropped. They must serve 100 community hours, pay court costs and a $100 fine, and attend an anger management course. The brawl, captured on video, occurred when a riverboat was unable to dock due to privately owned pontoon boats. The incident sparked outrage after footage showed a black man being repeatedly struck by a group of white boaters.
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- 2 plead guilty to reduced charge in Montgomery riverfront brawl; charge against co-captain dismissed AL.com
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