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"Guilty Plea: Man Filmed Wielding Folding Chair in Montgomery Riverfront Brawl"

Reggie Bernard Ray, one of six individuals charged in a riverfront brawl in Montgomery, Alabama, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct. Ray, seen wielding a folding chair as a weapon, received a 90-day suspended jail sentence, 50 hours of community service, and was ordered to pay court costs. The incident gained national attention after videos showed several white men attacking and beating a Black co-captain of a riverboat. Other individuals involved in the brawl have also pleaded guilty to various charges, including assault and harassment.

via AL.com|

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Guilty Pleas in Montgomery Riverfront Brawl, Chair-Wielding Man Sentenced

Two men involved in the Montgomery Riverfront brawl were sentenced to 100 hours of community service, an anger management course, and a $100 fine plus court costs after pleading down to harassment charges. Their third-degree assault charges were dismissed. Neither will serve jail time, receiving a suspended 60-day sentence with a 12-month probationary period. The co-captain, Dameion Picket, had his assault charge dismissed, while Reggie Ray, seen swinging a folding chair in the video, will appear in court on Monday.

via Alabama Political Reporter|

#assault-charges #community-service #crime

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Guilty Pleas and Sentences Handed Down in Alabama Riverfront Brawl

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.

via USA TODAY|

#assault-charges #crime #guilty-plea

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Sentences and Dismissals: Outcome of Montgomery 'Riverfront Brawl' Revealed

Two suspects in the Montgomery "Riverfront Brawl" pleaded guilty to a lower charge of harassment and were sentenced to 100 hours of community service, an anger management course, court costs, and a $100 fine. Their third-degree assault charges were dismissed. Another suspect's fate will be determined in court on December 11. The brawl, which gained national attention, was sparked by a dispute over a dockside parking spot.

via WSFA|

#assault #court #crime

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Alabama Riverboat Co-Captain Charged with Assault in Viral Brawl

A Black riverboat co-captain involved in a riverfront brawl in Alabama has been accused of misdemeanor assault by one of the white boaters charged in the fight. The co-captain, who was filmed being attacked during the melee, now faces a charge of hitting and kicking one of the white men involved. The brawl occurred when the white boaters refused to move their pontoon boat to allow the city-owned riverboat to dock. Five other individuals have previously been charged in connection with the incident.

via NPR|

#alabama #assault #co-captain

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Charges Filed Against Black Co-Captain and Riverboat Worker in Montgomery Riverfront Brawl

The city of Montgomery has charged Dameion Pickett, the Black co-captain of the Harriott II, with third-degree assault in connection with a riverfront brawl that occurred on August 9. Pickett had asked the operators of a private boat to move from its docked space, leading to a confrontation where he was punched and kicked by several white assailants. The charges against Pickett were filed on October 26, and he is scheduled to appear in court on November 21. The complainant in the case, Zachery Shipman, is also facing an assault charge.

via Montgomery Advertiser|

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Guilty Pleas and Sentences Handed Down in Alabama Riverfront Brawl Case

Two individuals, a man and a woman, have pleaded guilty to charges related to a racially charged attack on a Black riverboat captain in Montgomery, Alabama. The incident, captured on video and widely shared on social media, sparked a national conversation about race. The man, Richard Roberts, pleaded guilty to third-degree assault and was sentenced to serve 32 days in jail on weekends and complete community service. He also pleaded guilty to assaulting a 16-year-old deckhand. The woman, Mary Todd, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of harassment and was ordered to attend an anger management class. Three other individuals involved in the brawl are set to face proceedings in November.

via The New York Times|

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Guilty Pleas and Sentences Handed Down in Montgomery Riverfront Brawl

Two of the five suspects involved in the Montgomery riverfront brawl pleaded guilty in court. Mary Todd pleaded guilty to harassment and was ordered to complete anger management classes, while Richard Roberts pleaded guilty to two assault charges and received a four-month suspended sentence, to be served on weekends, along with 100 hours of community service. The other three defendants had their cases postponed. The brawl, which gained national attention, was sparked by a dispute over a dockside parking spot.

via WSFA|

#assault-charges #community-service #crime

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"Viral Alabama riverfront brawl videos ignite conversations on race, unity, and fairness"

Videos of a riverfront brawl in Montgomery, Alabama, between white boaters and a Black riverboat co-captain have sparked a national conversation about racial solidarity. The incident, which was captured on multiple videos and widely shared on social media, tapped into the psyche of Black America and created a broader cultural moment. Many see the event as a long-awaited answer to countless calls for help that went unanswered for past Black victims of violence and mob attacks. The videos showed the participants largely divided along racial lines, with white men attacking the co-captain and Black people rushing to his defense. The incident has prompted discussions about racism, violence, and the need for justice.

via The Associated Press|

#alabama #justice #race

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Montgomery Riverfront Brawl: Suspects in Custody, More Charges Possible

Two out of three men charged with assault in connection to a massive brawl on a riverfront dock in Montgomery, Alabama, have not turned themselves in, according to the police. The fight started when a crew member of a city-owned boat attempted to move a pontoon boat blocking it from docking at Riverfront Park. The incident, captured on video, showed multiple people joining the brawl and attacking the employee. The FBI has joined the investigation, and more charges are expected to be filed.

via Fox News|

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