Man's wife attacks him unprovoked from behind. Guess who goes to jail?

AvgGuy101 · 2012-08-01T15:08:20+00:00

So... the guy has injuries that require medical medical attention after being attacked from behind but the cops arrest both of them???

And people wonder why men are reluctant to call the cops when they are the victims of domestic violence?

firex726 · 2012-08-01T15:31:43+00:00

Well obviously he said something that made her feel bad. If you hurt her feelings, anything that happens from that point on is obviously your fault.

While none of my female friends are like that, I've known a couple women who were.

In this case, though, I wouldn't be surprised if agentx was right. I have no idea what the domestic violence laws are in indiana.

PriscillaPresley · 2012-08-01T14:48:55+00:00

That's awful, the poor kid...first seeing her father attacked and then jailed. Can't imagine what was going on in the minds of those officers.

agentx216 · 2012-08-01T15:21:15+00:00

To be fair, some states require that both people involved in a domestic dispute get arrested and the judge then decides who, if anyone, to keep. It depends on just how the law is written. I'm not saying this is the case, but it could be a point.

everynightoftheweek · 2012-08-01T18:25:22+00:00

America. Where you go to jail for getting beat up.

typhonblue · 2012-08-01T19:15:48+00:00

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MisterMaggot · 2012-08-01T23:15:55+00:00

Holy shit.. When two people in a story have the same last name, please fucking signify which one is which when referencing them by their last name only..

2012-08-01T15:19:45+00:00

What a bitch. She doesn't deserve children. She should be jailed (for a real prison sentence), then put on probation upon release, and required to do community service in DV shelters.

burritosandbeer · 2012-08-01T17:04:38+00:00

Maybe this can get some traction because he's at least somewhat well known. But as another poster brought up, the law in the area may be an 'arrest everyone' type law. Depending on how this is handled, it may be a Men's Rights issue, or an example of a rational way to handle DV. Time will tell.

2012-08-01T20:44:50+00:00

Both went to jail. That's still better than just him. In the police experiences I've heard of, every single time the cops get called in a DV dispute, he goes to jail. And more than half of the time, at least in the anecdotes I know of, she's the only one who hit.

InfinitelyThirsting · 2012-08-01T15:49:00+00:00

"Guess who goes to jail"

Ummmm ... both of them go to jail.

Cromlech · 2012-08-01T22:55:51+00:00

Been an Anthrax fan for decades, so this hits close to home. Charlie's a good guy.

They return to court on Friday, where the drummer’s representative, William L Hotopp, says his client will be vindicated.

I really hope so.

eviltwinkie · 2012-08-01T17:08:11+00:00

My ex-wife assaulted me on 6-6-6 I kid you not from behind. It was how she learned what she had to do and say to later charge me the day after her conviction. Good times, good times, hahaha.

2012-08-01T15:39:29+00:00

Sounds like this went down better than i was expecting.

Froztwolf · 2012-08-01T19:46:00+00:00

Seems like a rational response to me to arrest them both, at least while they establish what happened.

The reasonable response to violence isn't always the intuitive one. If someone is attacked at a club, a good bouncer will ask the person that was attacked to leave the club, but keep the attacker inside.

This seems odd until you consider that you don't want the attacker to be waiting for the victim outside. You want to give the victim a head start to get out of there.

tango646 · 2012-08-01T19:47:18+00:00

Here is BC Primary aggressor policy written in gender natural terms but the policy is based on "The Violence Against Women In Relationships Policy".

Primary Aggressor When the parties allege mutual aggression, police fully investigate to determine what happened, who is most vulnerable, and who, if anyone, should be arrested. An allegation of mutual aggression may be raised by the primary aggressor as a defense with respect to an assault against their partner. The practice of arresting both parties is discouraged. Police should conduct a primary aggressor analysis, and arrest the primary aggressor, where grounds exist, in accordance with the Criminal Code. The primary aggressor is the party who is the most dominant rather than the first, aggressor.

Who has superior physical strength, ability and means for assault and/or intimidation?

When evidence doesn’t support charges, but a complainant reasonably fears for their safety or fears that the safety of their children might be in jeopardy, police should submit a Report to Crown Counsel recommending that an application be made for a recognizance according to section 810 of the Criminal Code. Police should immediately inform the complainant that police must still complete a Report to Crown Counsel and are empowered to (and will) swear information on the complainant’s behalf.

Safe Haven If an arrest is not immediately possible, police identify a safe haven for the victim and any children present (for example, a transition house with support services). Transportation is provided or arranged, if required.

silveradocoa · 2012-08-01T20:22:27+00:00

misleading title: Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante’s wife Sandra attacked him from behind in an assault that led to BOTH of them being jailed, his attorney has said.

johnny_topside · 2012-08-01T17:25:45+00:00

Sneak attack from behind. How typical.

Hitthelights · 2012-08-02T14:36:55+00:00

Nooo!!! Not our metal!!!!

Title	Man's wife attacks him unprovoked from behind. Guess who goes to jail?
Author	mayonesa
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Date	August 1, 2012 2:42 PM UTC (13 years ago)
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