Jacques Cullis, 24, the Ravens fan who attacked two Commanders fans in Baltimore after a football game in October, will remain in jail awaiting trial.
Baltimore Circuit Judge Yolanda A. Tanner ruled Tuesday that Callis will remain in custody pending a second bail hearing, citing his use of cocaine and alcohol as a risk to public safety. According to the Baltimore Banner.
Callis, a native of Sarasota, Florida, was seen on the infamous video attacking two Commanders fans in Baltimore's Federal Hill neighborhood, leaving one of them with a concussion.
The video went viral on social media and is said to capture the moment Caris tangled with two men for the second time.
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He was indicted by a grand jury on one count of first-degree assault and three counts of second-degree assault.
The Banner reported that Judge Tanner expressed disappointment with the handling of Tuesday's hearing and ruled that he had not heard sufficient cause to release Callis to attend outpatient treatment for drug problems.
“Instead of taking the time to communicate what's new and what's available, today was just a catfight,” Tanner said. “I am extremely disappointed in what was presented to me by my attorney.”
Patrick Seidel, one of Callis' attorneys, criticized the Baltimore State Attorney's Office over its decision to refer the case to a grand jury days after Callis surrendered to Baltimore police.
“I've never seen that happen anyway. Never before,” Seidel said. “They are trying to keep him in prison because of the high-profile nature of this case.”
Defense attorneys also argued that prosecutors were trying to make Callis look like a “bad guy” and an “alcoholic drug addict.”
Seidel also questioned the extent of the injuries sustained by the pair, insisting the attack was not related to the match, saying there was “nothing special”.
Assistant State's Attorney Twyla Driggins said Callis' attorney was “trying to smear the victim.”
Baltimore State's Attorney Ivan Bates praised Tuesday's ruling. said in a statement to the Baltimore Sun.
“It's clear that the court understood this and made the appropriate decision regarding the bail review,” Bates said. “My office looks forward to holding this defendant accountable and bringing justice to his victims.”
