Asked about the hours and days leading up to the altercation, McDaniels said those were closed cases and not relevant to the video evidence of Pentland shoving Williams. Gen. Milford H. Beagle Jr. While I have the authority to take action under the Uniform Code of Military Justice or take other administrative actions, I have the utmost confidence in our civilian criminal system and trust that it will reach a fair and just resolution of this case, Beagle said in a statement. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. He appeared in bond court before Magistrate Phillip Newsom and was released on a $2,125 personal Pentland has said he feared for his and his wifes safety, and the young man is accused of earlier assaults, The Washington Post reported. }; (Video courtesy of the Richland County Sheriffs Department), It was the videos, pictures and information from people at the scene that were instrumental in getting Ellis identified and ultimately arrested, Sheriff Lott said. All I did was swat the phone out of his hand. "I'm not harassing anyone, I'm walking through the neighborhood. The defense also claimed police made several. Not very smart., Pentland, who is white and based at nearby Fort Jackson, went viral after he was filmed shoving a smaller black man and telling him he was in the wrong neighborhood, motherfer.. Ellis is not allowed to contact Pentland and is not allowed to return to the scene of the incident, the judge ruled. Pentland's case first made national headlines back in April when he was recorded accosting Williams as he walked through a South Carolina neighborhood. Example video title will go here for this video. Dramatic video captures cop's gun battle with fleeing susp King Charles to evict Harry and Meghan from Frogmore Cottage so he can give it to disgraced Andrew, Hoda Kotb's lengthy 'Today' show absence finally explained, Ousted Chicago mayor blames loss on racism, gender but not her tepid response to crime, 'Elvis' star Austin Butler was rushed to ER after 'body just started shutting down', Fans troll Kim Kardashian for saving sexy two-piece look for kids prom, Chris Pine says Harry Styles did not spit on him, told a little joke instead, Presley Gerber says he made mistakes while battling depression, Heroic bus driver saves student from passing car, Hoda Kotb's lengthy 'Today' show absence caused by 'family health matter'. Pentland said he regretted the backlash that came from his confrontation with Williams, but stood by his actions. The verdict came after testimony from more than a dozen witnesses, including Pentland, Williams and the Richland County Sheriffs Department sergeant who signed the arrest warrant. Sgt. Throughout the trial, Williams mental state was contrasted against the demeanor of Pentland. From the perspective of the defense and several neighbors, Williams had been belligerent leading up to the evening ofApril 12. Authorities say the bat was recovered and taken in as evidence. I would think he would start to walk away, but immediately he would come back and come back to me, Hernandez said. Not in any way do I feel things should be this way," Williams told the court after the verdict. mistakes in conducting the investigation. The video shows Jonathan Pentland in a confrontation with another man in the Summit neighborhood, and the confrontation turned physical. Jonathan Pentland had already been charged with third-degree assault in the incident, in which he confronted the pedestrian near his South Carolina home for being in the wrong neighborhood, shoved him and threatened him. House Republicans reached exactly the number of votes needed to advance the measure to the Senate, where its fate is far less certain. A bench trial does not include a jury. Just after 3:00 p.m., he was booked into the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center in Columbia. COLUMBIA Fort Jackson Army Sgt. Adam Benson/Staff. Several witnesses said Williams was acting erratic or volatile before the incident. ", "What [are] you going to do you [are] going to stay in here every night? in an incident that spawned protests, riled emotions and captured national attention, Fort Jackson soldier charged with assault after confronting Black man is suspended from duties. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. Follow Adam Benson on Twitter @AdamNewshound12. On Thursday, he was suspended from instructor duties after he was filmed berating and "assaulting" a black man in a video that went viral on social media. After an investigation of the incident, Richland County Sheriffs Department investigators presented the case to the Richland County Solicitors Office and a Magistrate Judge who agreed that there was sufficient evidence to issue a warrant for Pentlands arrest. In observing this video, I noticed there were several attempts forMr. Williamsto de-escalate, McDaniels said. A DRILL sergeant who attacked a black man walking in his South Carolina neighborhood has fled after Black Lives Matter protesters rallied in front of his home. We've received your submission. And Im sick, he shouted leading several others to hastily step away from him as the minute-long clip ended. , Post and Courier, an Evening Post Publishing Newspaper Group. The woman, Hernandez, cried out yelling for someone to call 911, Wilson testified. Pentland and other eyewitnesses have said during the trial the video clip depicting him telling the Black man to walk away and shouting that he was in the wrong neighborhood before pushing him gave an incomplete story of what happened. Sergeant Pentland then appears to Gen. Patrick R. Michaelis is reviewing his options in the matter of Sgt. COLUMBIA, S.C. (Tribune News Service) A judge found suspendedFort Jackson ArmySgt. I saw the conversation was one-sided, McDaniels testified. Taijier Isaiah EllisCourtesy: Richland County Sheriffs Department. You are talking to my wife right now," the soldier warns. Jonathan Pentland, 42, will spend either 30 days in jail or pay a $1,087 fine after the guilty verdict from Magistrate Judge Diedra Wilson Hightower onthe misdemeanor charge. The family was escorted to another location after the home was vandalized. Listen on iHeartRadio. Its clear this was moreso a bullying situation that resulted in assault.. The threat was not him walking toward his wife, McDaniels said. During the two day trial, the judge in the case heard from Pentland, the victim, Pentland's wife, and other neighbors and witnesses. Army sergeant Johnathan Pentland, 42, was seen in a video leaving his family house in Richland County on Thursday morning. A video of the assault began circulating social media on April 12. And he wont be promoted in the army anymore. It was the second of three times Pentland allegedly put his hands on Williams, witnesses said. As a result, Williams struggles to complete basic tasks, such as getting groceries without assistance. Pentlands attorney,Benjamin Allen Stitely, argued that the altercation was based on behavior by the alleged victim before cameras were turned on and that Pentland was justified in his actions. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, This subreddit stands against hate speech, Press J to jump to the feed. I never, never want to break his phone, Pentland said. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Senator issues ultimatum to Japans prime minister for return of imprisoned Navy officer, Air Force command climate investigation ends with Okinawa commanders removal, Former soldier faces murder charge in decades-old killing of Army private in Germany, Pentagon tells service members to stop displaying giant US flags at major events, K-Town Now features the latest news from the Kaiserslautern Military Community. The defense also alleged law enforcement failed to conduct a thorough investigation. "Never mean to inflict harm on anybody. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Right before the confrontation took place, Those are used for rapes, murders, desertion etc. Harley, who was wearing a Black Lives Matter T-shirt, soon ripped off his two masks a plain black one as well as a medical one under it as other protesters screamed their support of his impassioned tirade. His pride is hurt, Walton said. On a separate encounter, Williams allegedly picked up a baby belonging to Hernandezs daughter-in law, she testified. But Shawn McDaniels, the Richland County sergeant who signed Pentlands arrest warrant, said Pentlands admission of shoving Williams during a suspect interview and analysis of the video justified charging him. Move on.". Im sorry for the way it escalated. "global": { Hes a drill sergeant and hes used to people doing what he says.. 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Two reports of alleged assault were also made against the young man after deputies responded Monday, according to the sheriffs department, and they are being investigated. New details about Williams also emerged in court. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Winds light and variable.. Cloudy skies. COLUMBIA A White Fort Jackson soldier whose April shove of a smaller Black man caught on camera that sparked protests and national outcry was found guilty of third-degree assault on Aug. 23. Sheriff Leon Lott later said that man had been involved in other incidents in the neighborhood in the days leading up to the video but none of them justified the assault that occurred.. Jonathan Pentland, who is a U.S. Army soldier assigned to Fort Jackson, was arrested at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday and was booked at the Alvin S. Glenn Deputies said the man was caught on camera vandalizing Jonathan Pentland's home. Pentland then swatted the phone out of Williams hand. 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Get the latest news 24/7 on The Black Information Network. Williams told the court that the video was self-explanatory. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. According to First Sgt. The man we arrested was the aggressor.. Anybody looking back at this, you can watch that video and 100% see that it looks worse than it is. Thanks for contacting us. Williams was yelling so loud and got so close to Hernandez, he was unintentionally spitting in her face, she testified. Wake up to the day's most important news. In the world of criminal law, this is probably the most banal third-degree assault and battery you'll see in the next six months. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. According to officials, a judge ordered Pentland to either spend 30 days in jail or pay a $1,087 fine for the guilty verdict. Kimberly Hernandez, who lives in The Summit, testified that in the days before the event several of her family members had disturbing encounters with Williams. In the viral video, the soldier continuously goes toe to toe with the black victim, identified only as Deandre, after accusing him of "hanging around" and "harassing the neighborhood.". Fort Jackson Commander Brig. The situation stemmed from an incident that happened in the Summit neighborhood in northeast Richland County back on April 12, 2021. The arrest of Ellis came in the wake of an incident captured on video in the Summit neighborhood. His half-hearted mea culpa did not get much support. However, he insinuated that Williams posed a threat to him and his family despite the fact Williams appears to be avoiding confrontation throughout the video. He was charged with third-degree assault and battery after the incident in a gated community was recorded and posted to Facebook on Monday, and prompted the BLM demonstration outside his home. Jonathan Pentland, 42, is a drill sergeant and US Army sergeant first class who approached a Black man on the sidewalk in a South Carolina subdivision in April of 2021. "Im walking, and hes on my shoulder, Williams testified Aug. 23. Gospel Hits for St. Louis. Ellis was turned over to RCSD and booked into the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. In the statement issued on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, Michaelis wrote, "The Richland County trial is complete. It was reported to the deputies that the victim approached several neighbors in a threatening manner and the confrontation escalated after a neighbor asked Pentland to intervene. The reports says he "almost walked off with a baby" and no one reported that till later? He was defending his family and friends, Stitely said. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Move on", Authorities initially handed Pentland a citation for malicious injury to property for slapping the man's phone out of his hand and smashing it, BLM protesters rallied in front of Pentlands house demanding answers about his altercation with the Black man, White soldier Jonathan Pentland charged with shoving black man for being in wrong neighbourhood, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). This April 14, 2021, booking photo provided by the Richland County, S.C., detention center shows U.S. Army Sgt. Punished for Stopping Black Misbehavior. Pentland didn't use any slurs during the run-in, according to witness testimony and the film clip, and race was never mentioned during the trial. View our online Press Pack. The defense argues Pentland was trying to protect his wife, but McDaniels, citing Pentlands exact words, doesnt believe that. Let him and his racist wife enjoy their poverty stricken lives when this punk has no job. COLUMBIA, S.C. (Tribune News Service) A judge found suspended Fort Jackson Army Sgt. That is 100% true and the reports are likely lies. Pentlands defense attorneys didnt deny what happened on the video, but said the video lacked crucial context that went back several days. "You better walk away. Williams father testified that his son, once a high-performing student, suffered potential brain damage after suffering from lymphoma, a type of cancer. Deputies who responded were not shown the video that is now currently circulating and sent the case forward for the Investigations Division to handle. Im about to do somthing to you. In the viral video documenting the racist attack on Deandre, Pentland was becoming angrier saying that the man doesnt live in the neighborhood despite the victim explaining he also lives in the area: "I'm about to do something to you, you better start walking," he raged. 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