AlabamaCrimeGeneral NewsIndictmentsU.S. News Five Individuals Enter Not Guilty Pleas in Case of Alabama Riverfront Altercation by Joshua Brown September 3, 2023 written by Joshua Brown September 3, 2023 0 comment Bookmark 31 Five individuals implicated in a violent incident along an Alabama riverfront— an event that attracted nationwide scrutiny involving a conflict between white boaters and Black riverboat crew members—have entered not guilty pleas to charges of assault and disorderly conduct. Four white boaters, who were reportedly captured on video physically assaulting or pushing a Black riverboat captain in Montgomery, have pleaded not guilty to charges of misdemeanor assault. Concurrently, a Black man, allegedly filmed utilizing a folding chair as a weapon in the ensuing chaos, has entered a not guilty plea to misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct. Official records from Montgomery Municipal Court indicate that these not guilty pleas were formally submitted last week. The altercation was brought to widespread public attention through social media, where videos of the event circulated extensively. The incident has subsequently been the subject of memes, jokes, parodies, recreations, and even commercial merchandise like T-shirts. Richard White, an attorney representing one of the white boaters involved, spoke to WSFA, stating his intention to ensure that his client is granted fair treatment, especially in light of the extensive national coverage. Montgomery Police Chief Darryl Albert informed the press last month that the origin of the brawl was a refusal by the owner of a pontoon boat to vacate a docking area reserved for the municipal-owned Harriott II riverboat. The riverboat’s co-captain navigated a smaller vessel to the shore with the intent of relocating the pontoon boat, so that the Harriott II could properly dock and allow approximately 200 passengers to disembark. You Might Be Interested In Death Toll from Category 5 Hurricane Otis in Mexico Increases to 39, says Security Authorities South Korea Registers ‘Deep Concern and Disapproval’ Regarding Kim-Putin Military Collaboration Talks US Research Firm and Two Individuals Face Sanctions from China for Reports on Xinjiang Human Rights Issues Zelenskyy Revisits Washington Amid Increasing Republican Scrutiny Over U.S. Financial Aid to Ukraine Israel Intensifies Controversial Demolition Policy; Home of Young Palestinian Assailant’s Family to be Destroyed Ugandan Enterprise Transforms Banana Fiber into Sustainable Handicrafts AlabamaCrimeGeneral NewsIndictments Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Joshua Brown Follow Author Joshua Brown is a political commentator who writes about the latest news and trends in national and international politics. He has a keen interest in social justice issues and is passionate about using his platform to give a voice to underrepresented communities. previous post Exploring the Discussions Among Wisconsin Republicans Concerning the Impeachment of a Recently Elected State Supreme Court Justice next post Biden and Trump Maintain Sparse Campaign Activities While Contenders Increase Engagement You may also like Bookmark A woman who burned Wyoming’s only full-service abortion... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Argument over Christmas gifts turns deadly as 14-year-old... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Danny Masterson sent to state prison to serve... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Hong Kong man jailed for 6 years after... December 28, 2023 Bookmark AP concludes at least hundreds died in floods... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Live updates | Israeli forces raid a West... December 28, 2023 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ