Posted on 02/16/2009 9:00:46 AM PST by llevrok
An ex-Marine "went into combat mode" against a crazed vandal and beat him senseless when he was attacked at the fancy Upper East Side apartment building where he works as a doorman. Andy Frederick, 48, was working the overnight shift in the lobby of the building at 44 East 67th St. around 1:50 a.m. on Friday, when he saw Betzelel Levin, 29, walking by and then heard glass shattering, sources said. Frederick dashed outside and approached Levin, who allegedly had busted one of the building's windows and was about to kick in another. "The guy struck [Andy] in the chest. [Andy] automatically went into combat mode and used his hands to defend himself," said Frederick's brother, Mario. Frederick allegedly pummeled Levin in the face until he incapacitated him. The doorman, who is studying at Brooklyn College to become a teacher, then dragged Levin inside the building to keep an eye on him while calling 911. Levin, who was charged with attempted assault and criminal mischief, was treated and released at New York Hospital, authorities said.
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The Doorman will eventually be charged with kidnapping,
for dragging him into the building.
Very nice neighborhood.
Obviously Andy Frederick is not an “ex-Marine” at all...
“Once a Marine...” has been proven once again!
Nice work.
any relations to Sen Karl Levin?
This is a retired Marine, not an “ex-marine” as specified in the story. The ignominious title “ex-marine” should be reserved for scum like Murtha, who has dishonored himself after leaving the corps.
And that’s the opinion from a former Army puke. (CPT Puke, to you!! ;-P)
Also for “going into combat mode”.
Look forward to tales of what a “good student” the thug was.
Semper Fidelis, Marine!
Dick Gaines/Gunny G
USMC Retired 1952-72
~~~~~~~~~~
Doubtful.
If he was, he would have run off "screaming like a girl" when the vandal broke the window....
Free lesson to Mr. Levin about actions and consequences. Hope others learned as well!
G’morning, Gunny. A happy Monday Semper fi and a freema PING!
Corps Ping
Levin was the vandal that not only got stomped by the former Marine but was given road rash while being “DRAGGED” inside to be held for the LEOs to come to “Cuff & Stuff” the perp to go to jail.
Semper Fi!!!
The sad part is that he will be served with a civil suit (or two or three) by the ACLU for kidnapping, assault, unlawful imprisonment and several other “civil liberty” violations - all for doing his JOB!
Was completely released, or released into police custody? I sure hope it was the latter!
“Can you hear me now” (punch) How about now? (punch). Speak up, (punch) I can’t hear you.(punch)
Cobra’s Corollary Number Seven
Other than the words “United States” nothing should be attached to the Front of Marine, and only Veteran should follow when describing all Marines not presently serving in uniform. Someone alert the press to this decision so that they can correct themselves.
I try not to even call Murtha an ex-Marine.He has earned the title disgraced Marine but not ex.
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