A woman turned herself in five days after the large brawl that broke out on an Alabama riverfront, police said, making her the 4th person charged in the violent melee that went viral. Mary Todd, 21, was charged with assault in the third degree five days after the brawl, according to the Montgomery Police Department.… Continue reading Woman turns herself in, becomes 4th person charged in Montgomery riverfront brawl
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Black Montgomery riverfront worker describes what sparked viral brawl
In his written deposition to Montgomery police, filed hours after he was attacked at the city’s riverfront last weekend, dock worker Damien Pickett said he “hung on for dear life” as he was pummeled by a group of white boaters who disregarded his requests to move their boat so a dinner cruise vessel could dock.… Continue reading Black Montgomery riverfront worker describes what sparked viral brawl
Two suspects in Montgomery riverfront brawl haven’t turned themselves in, police say
Two of the three suspects facing misdemeanor assault charges after a group of white men attacked a Black dockworker in a brawl on the Montgomery riverfront have yet to turn themselves in to police as of Wednesday morning, a police spokesperson told NBC News. As of 9:50 a.m. local time, the two suspects had not… Continue reading Two suspects in Montgomery riverfront brawl haven’t turned themselves in, police say
Three men charged with assault in Montgomery, Alabama, riverfront brawl
Three Alabama men are facing misdemeanor assault charges after a group of white men attacked a Black dockworker on Saturday during a brawl involving multiple people along the Montgomery Riverfront. Montgomery Police Chief Darryl J. Albert announced assault charges against Richard Roberts, 48; Allen Todd, 23; and Zachery Shipman, 25. At a news conference Tuesday,… Continue reading Three men charged with assault in Montgomery, Alabama, riverfront brawl
Three men charged with assault in Montgomery, Alabama, riverfront brawl
Three Alabama men are facing misdemeanor assault charges after a group of white men attacked a Black dock worker on Saturday during a brawl involving multiple people along the Montgomery Riverfront. Montgomery Police Chief Darryl J. Albert announced assault charges for Richard Roberts, 48; Allen Todd, 23; and Zachery Shipman, 25; at a Tuesday news… Continue reading Three men charged with assault in Montgomery, Alabama, riverfront brawl
Witnesses recount brawl at Montgomery riverfront
Witnesses say a large brawl that broke out on an Alabama riverfront Sunday was fueled by alcohol and adrenaline. Bystanders said the incident began when a worker tried to clear the dock along the Alabama River so the Harriott II Riverboat could dock. A group of rowdy boaters refused to move their pontoon and attacked… Continue reading Witnesses recount brawl at Montgomery riverfront
Brawl on Alabama riverfront goes viral
Multiple video clips of a brawl on the riverfront in Montgomery, Alabama, went viral on social media Sunday night, and the city’s mayor reacted with a vow that justice would prevail. Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed said in a statement Sunday that several people involved in the fighting, which took place Saturday evening, have been… Continue reading Brawl on Alabama riverfront goes viral