Second Rhode Island Man Pleads Not Guilty in Patriots Game Altercation

Despite the death of Dale Mooney being ruled a homicide, neither men involved in the altercation have been charged with his death.

Justin A. Mitchell, the second Rhode Island man involved in a fatal altercation during a New England Patriots game, pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and battery and disorderly conduct.
The altercation, which occurred on September 17, resulted in the death of 53-year-old Dale Mooney.
Despite the death being ruled a homicide, neither Mitchell nor the other man involved, John Vieira, have been charged with Mooney's death.
The state medical examiner's office concluded Mooney died from long-standing health issues, not from the physical altercation.
Both Mitchell and Vieira have been ordered to stay away from Gillette Stadium, Mooney’s family, and any potential witnesses.