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Judge Denies Bail for Baltimore Security Guard in Viral Chokehold Case

The ruling followed prosecutors’ account of a prolonged chokehold caught on video with the victim reporting a concussion.

Overview

  • Kevin Weaver, 41, turned himself in and faces first- and second-degree assault charges after the incident outside Cross Street Public House.
  • The judge ruled he posed a danger to the community and ordered him held without bond, according to Thursday’s court proceedings.
  • Charging documents say the victim told police he felt he was going to die, briefly blacked out, and heard Weaver say, “Ain’t no tapping, you’re going to sleep.”
  • Court records indicate the victim is a college student who suffered a concussion, as investigators continue to review the widely shared video.
  • Cross Street Public House said the guard was not its employee and ended work with its security contractor, while police noted there were initially no calls about the incident and the defense disputes who initiated contact.