ExtremeRavens Posted February 3 Posted February 3 A Ravens fan who was caught on video assaulting three Washington Commanders fans last fall in Federal Hill has pleaded guilty to three counts of second-degree assault, Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates announced Monday. John W. Callis, 24, was indicted in October on one count of first-degree assault and three counts of second-degree assault, offenses that carry a maximum punishment of up to 55 years’ imprisonment. Video of the attack went viral and was a key piece of evidence against him. In a statement on Monday, Bates called the behavior “abhorrent.” Callis, who spent 105 days in jail, was sentenced to 10 years in prison — all of which was suspended, except for the time he’s already served behind bars, and five years of supervised probation. Callis must also pay $4,000 restitution to his victims, complete 90 Alcoholics Annonymous meetings, attend anger management classes and perform 100 hours of community service. “There is never a scenario in which violence is acceptable in our city. Today’s outcome clearly conveys that my office will not tolerate hate-filled acts,” Bates said in the statement. “The victims in this case have shown tremendous courage, and we hope this resolution provides them with a sense of justice and closure.” Callis’ attorneys did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday. His attorneys had previously asked the court to release him so he could undergo drug and alcohol treatment. They said their client had been on a weekslong alcohol and cocaine binge at the time of the Oct. 13 confrontation with Commanders fans. Scott Richman, an attorney for one of the victims, released a statement condemning the “vicious assault:” “These actions and resorting to violence are totally unacceptable in our society,” Richman said. “I thank the State’s Attorney’s Office and the Court for recognizing the seriousness of these attacks, and the effect these types of incidents have on our community. I hope this guilty plea and sentence gives the victims some sense of closure and allows them to move on with their lives.” Have a news tip? Contact Frank Gluck at fgluck@baltsun.com. View the full article Quote
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