A shelf stocker acquitted of fatally stabbing a shoplifter at a Midtown CVS has successfully cleared his record, as a judge dismissed the last of his weapon charges.
“I’m officially a free man now,” a smiling Scotty Enault shared with the Post after his recent Supreme Court hearing in Manhattan, which addressed his prior charge for carrying brass knuckles.
During his trial in July, Enault, 48, was found not guilty of killing Charles Brito, who had attacked him in the store located at Broadway and West 49th Avenue.
Enault argued he was merely defending himself against the “crazy” thieves who had assaulted him and threatened his coworkers.
Still, he was convicted of criminal possession of a weapon for the fourth time.
His attorney noted that Enault, originally from Grenada and a legal permanent resident, faced possible deportation had his misdemeanor not been resolved.
Although the Manhattan District Attorney’s office accused Enault of possessing brass knuckles during the altercation, they ultimately agreed to drop these additional weapon charges.
Judge Curtis Farber signed off on the dismissal on Friday, stating, “There’s no reason to believe that Enault is a danger to society,” before wishing him well.
Enault, who had no prior arrests before the July incident, expressed his eagerness to return to work at Big Geyser, where he had been employed six days a week.
His employer had assisted in securing his release on a $100,000 bail after Enault spent a week at Rikers Island. Upon release, he was under strict conditions, including wearing an ankle monitor and maintaining a nightly curfew.
“I just want to live my life,” Enault stated. “I’m not out here looking for trouble.”
Following his acquittal, Enault and his lawyer, Frank Rothman, took action against Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg regarding the case. He faced a potential 25 years in prison had he been found guilty of manslaughter.
Rothman expressed his satisfaction on Friday that prosecutors chose to dismiss the remaining charges, commenting, “It took a while, but I’m relieved they ultimately did the right thing.”
