A Ravens fan who was caught on video punching two Commanders fans on Oct. 13 has been denied bail.
John Callis, 24, turned himself in to Baltimore police earlier this week on charges of first-degree aggravated assault and second-degree assault.
Callis' attorney, Brian Thompson, pushed for Callis to enter an outpatient rehabilitation program “due to his long-standing addiction to cocaine and alcoholism.” According to the Baltimore Sun.
State's Attorney Twyla Driggins argued for Mr. Callis to be held without bail, calling him a threat to public safety and suggesting he may be a flight risk because he resides in Florida. did.
Prosecutors also cited previous arrests for which Mr. Callis received suspended sentences, and said the two 23-year-old Commanders fans he assaulted were “humiliated” by the virality of the incident. He said he was concerned that Mr. Cullis would be released.
Baltimore District Court Judge Latina Barth Greene ultimately sided with the state's attorney and denied bail, but if Ms. Callis was found to be in an inpatient program that combines 24/7 GPS monitoring and house arrest. indicated that the sentence may be amended.
He said this in an interview with WJZ outside court. Mr. Thompson elaborated.
“I don't think this is first-degree assault. I think it's second-degree assault. First-degree assault requires serious injury,” Thompson said. “Is it a shame he couldn't be placed in this one-promise facility? Of course it's a shame. I think he needs help. The criminal justice system is designed to both punish and rehabilitate. . He's a 24-year-old kid. He clearly has a problem. He needs help.”
In a video taken after the Ravens defeated the Commanders 30-23 last Sunday, Caris appears to appear out of nowhere as he approaches two Commanders fans and punches, kicks and slams them. It was reflected in
“I won't give up! I won't give up!” Callis shouted into the man's cellphone camera, which was recording him.
dc fox 5 reported last week Caris was previously arrested in Florida after an altercation with a police officer and was on probation for that incident.
Callis could face up to 55 years in prison if convicted on all charges he faces in Baltimore.
