Former Soldier Pleads Guilty To Concert Assault

NBC 4 Columbus ^ | December 17, 2004

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DELAWARE, Ohio -- A former soldier charged with beating up another soldier who was on leave from Iraq pleaded guilty Friday to a charge of felonious assault, NBC 4 reported.

Brent Cornwell

Brent Cornwell, of Blacklick, got into a fight with Foster Barton after a concert this summer. Barton, of Grove City, was on leave while he recovered from injuries he suffered in Iraq.

Cornwell told the judge Friday that the fight started after the two exchanged insults about the other's military unit.

Foster Barton

In exchange for Cornwell's guilty plea, the prosecution and Barton's family recommended that Cornwell be sentenced to community control, which would require spending every weekend in jail for 52 weeks and the payment of restitution.

The judge, however, could sentence Cornwell to up to eight years in prison.

He will be sentenced at a later date.

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Other FR articles:

Arrest Made In Soldier's Beating (follow-up)

Decorated Soldier Reportedly Attacked At (Toby Keith) Concert

Beaten Soldier Thankful For Support

[GrandEagle]

When I first saw information about this I thought there might be a bit more to it.

[bushisdamanin04]

Do you know which units we are talking about? The story doesn't mention them.

[bushisdamanin04]

"Barton, a member of the 1st Calvary Division ... ."

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[MineralMan]

Fighting over units, eh? Sounds familiar. When I was in the USAF back in the late 60s, I went into a bar near the base I was stationed at, which happened to be an Army base. It was just after work, so I had my USAF khaki uniform on.

One drunk guy in an Army uniform chose me out, saying something to the effect that Air Force guys were wussies. He was obviously looking for a fight. I just said, "You're probably right. Want another beer?"

Took him a few seconds to recover, and I bought him a beer and went about my business. Sticks and stones...

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LOL Great story.

I've followed this story since day one and was interviewed by our local media. Until now I didn't know the other guy was a soldier too. Perhaps it was reported and I just missed it...

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Sorry, but I don't know.

[bushisdamanin04]

Thanks. I found another thread that said Barton was 1st Cav. Don't know what the other guy was.

[marmar]

I am also AF, that was a brilliant move. Common sence and brains.........good combo. My problem with this is that you don't take a swing at an injured man. I believe he blind sided him. That is cowardly to me.....

[flutters]

I just read in the Columbus Dispatch that Cromwell was honorably discharged:

Snippet:
Cornwell has said previously in court that he served four years in the Army and was honorably discharged.

http://www.dispatch.com/news-story.php?story=dispatch/2004/12/18/20041218-B1-04.html

[IncredibleHulk]

In 68-69, advanced training for VN was done at Eglin AFB out in the swamps of the reserve. On Saturday nights, the Special Forces men were turned lose for some R&R and after the bars all closed, they would turn up at the bowling alley in Fort Walton Beach. The Rangers and Green Berets would rag on each other mercilessly but when the SEALs would show up, everyone just went back to bowling.

[marmar]

I am a AF reserve medic, this past year while deployed we were moving a Seal who had been shot thru the heart on Sat and by Wed he walked up to the plane (with a few attachments) he refused to be put on a litter. I have to admit they are amazing. I don't know his name, they travel as John Does. All I know is that they are amazing.

[geedee]

I am a AF reserve medic . . .

I salute you for your service. You're one of the MAIN reasons we're the greatest country the world has ever known.

Thank you. Merry Christmas.

[marmar]

To tell you the truth, for me it is an honer and a privilege to be able to serve the Wounded Warriors. They are amazing and they don't even realize how wonderful they are. I want to go back, so my name is on the volunteer list.

[geedee]

To tell you the truth, for me it is an honer and a privilege to be able to serve the Wounded Warriors. They are amazing and they don't even realize how wonderful they are. I want to go back, so my name is on the volunteer list.

Wow . . . please ignore the following if you're of the male species.

You wanna get married? I'm old, ugly, poor, and my IQ barely registers . . . but I'm trainable.

LOL.

Seriously, it makes my tired, old heart proud to know we've got folks like you serving on our country's frontlines. God bless you and your family . . . and may He protect you if you get your wish to go back.

[marmar]

Thank You, I am a girl and I am single, that is one of the reasons it is easier to take off at the drop of a hat. I have had such wonderful opportunities being in the AF and we do get treated well. But I honer the rest of the service, and they have thanked me very well so, I can't complain. So if I married you I wouldn't get spoiled by getting all the marriage proposals when I deploy.

[geedee]

So if I married you I wouldn't get spoiled by getting all the marriage proposals when I deploy.

Drats. Must be my delivery. LOL.

[marmar]

Thank you for the laugh, if you could meet these Heroes you would see why I love my medic job so much. I have a few friends that deploy with me from different bases. These reservist are amazing, because they are Doc, Nurses, and Medics, who help fly out the Wounded Warriors. I know we are AF Reservist, but we do a wonderful job.

[geedee]

Thank you for the laugh, if you could meet these Heroes you would see why I love my medic job so much. I have a few friends that deploy with me from different bases. These reservist are amazing, because they are Doc, Nurses, and Medics, who help fly out the Wounded Warriors. I know we are AF Reservist, but we do a wonderful job.

My nephew is in Iraq so I KNOW something about Heroes.

YOU'RE ALL HEROES IN MY BOOK!

And please don't for one second think that because you're a "Reservist" that that fact changes your Hero status. In fact some could argue you're even Bigger Heroes because y'all willingly and repeatedly put your REAL life on hold to serve your country. I read or heard somewhere that 40% or so of our Forces are Reservists. We couldn't do the job without you, marmar, and I love and respect each and every one of you for protecting the freedoms I hold so dear.

Merry Christmas.

P.S. If you really want to rile an old man . . . refer to yourself as "just" a Reservist again. LOL.

[marmar]

OOOOOO......your feisty this early in the morning. It is just the opinion of many, that make me say just a reservist. Our (AF) deployments are much shorter then others, but I love the attitude of most the reservist, I serve with. I guess for reservist we are more mature and yes we are willing to go, if they let us. Jesus is the Reason for my season...........MERRY CHRISTMAS.........