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Man indicted in attack on soldier at concert
The Columbus Dispatch ^ | October 14, 2004 | Dana Wilson

Posted on 10/14/2004 8:37:22 AM PDT by flutters

DELAWARE, Ohio — The man accused of attacking a U.S. soldier at a concert last month was indicted yesterday on a charge of felonious assault in Delaware County Common Pleas Court.

A grand jury found that Brent N. Cornwell, 28, of Blacklick, "did knowingly cause serious physical harm" to Army Pfc. Foster Barton on Sept. 17, according to the indictment.

Last week, Delaware Municipal Court Judge David Sunderman dismissed an assault charge after Cornwell’s arrest Sept. 28 so it could be refiled in Common Pleas Court, where felony cases are heard. The case will now be heard by Judge W. Duncan Whitney. An arraignment date has not yet been set.

Barton, 19, of Grove City, was knocked unconscious while walking to his car after a Toby Keith concert at Germain Amphitheater. He suffered a broken nose and is recovering from surgery to repair crushed cartilage.

The attack happened while Barton, a member of the Army’s 1 st Calvary Division, was home on a two-week leave from Iraq. He was recovering from a leg wound caused by a bomb.

Barton has said he was attacked in the parking lot after the concert. He wore an Operation Iraqi Freedom Tshirt, and said he heard his attacker say something derogatory about soldiers before he was struck.

Cornwell’s attorney, William Meeks of Columbus, did not return a phone message left yesterday at his office.

If convicted of the crime, Cornwell’s punishment ranges from two to eight years in prison, said Delaware County Prosecutor Dave Yost.

"Felonious assault is the right charge when you have serious physical harm," Yost said. "In this case, the victim had to undergo surgery to repair his broken nose. He lost consciousness and suffered a concussion."

Yost is handling the case personally. In recent meetings, the soldier told Yost that his "No. 1 desire is to get back to Iraq," where his unit remains stationed.

Barton needs his doctor’s approval before he can return, Yost said.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; US: Ohio
KEYWORDS: brentcornwell; fosterbarton; leftisthate; politicalterror
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That is destruction of government property.


21 posted on 10/14/2004 9:06:19 AM PDT by freeplancer
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To: flutters
I wish I could have an hour with him.

Hog tie the little sh!t, hook him up to the back of my truck and take him for a walk. Stopping long enough to pour salt on the road rash before continuing down the road. Would I kill him?? NO!! but he'll have the scars for the rest of his worthless life.
22 posted on 10/14/2004 9:15:44 AM PDT by glaseatr (God Bless, My Nephew, SGT Adam Estep 2nd Bat, 5th Cav reg died Thursday April 29, 2004 Baghdad Iraq)
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To: flutters
I wish I could have an hour with him.

Hog tie the little sh!t, hook him up to the back of my truck and take him for a walk. Stopping long enough to pour salt on the road rash before continuing down the road. Would I kill him?? NO!! but he'll have the scars for the rest of his worthless life.
23 posted on 10/14/2004 9:16:28 AM PDT by glaseatr (God Bless, My Nephew, SGT Adam Estep 2nd Bat, 5th Cav reg died Thursday April 29, 2004 Baghdad Iraq)
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To: flutters
May Cornwell be mercilessly raped in prison by a 300lb homicidal-homosexual who has syphilis.
25 posted on 10/14/2004 9:17:02 AM PDT by DaBroasta (Dear democrat voter your party leaders don't think you're stupid, they're counting on it!)
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To: flutters

I hope the guy gets the full 8 years without parole.


26 posted on 10/14/2004 9:25:11 AM PDT by McGavin999 (If Kerry can't deal with the "Republican Attack Machine" how is he going to deal with Al Qaeda)
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To: flutters
Anyone heard about Cornwell's background?

At the risk of being called Mr. Obvious, I'd bet he's a union thug.

27 posted on 10/14/2004 9:37:53 AM PDT by Ken H (The UN is so fat, bloated and corrupt, that if it was a person, he couldn't regulate his bowels. )
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To: Ken H
I don't know anything about his background, but here is what he looks like in orange:


28 posted on 10/14/2004 9:58:16 AM PDT by flutters (God Bless The USA)
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To: flutters
This piece of subhuman filth makes me wish abortion was retroactive

Is there any way this crapstain could be tried for a hate crime?

29 posted on 10/14/2004 9:59:59 AM PDT by lesser_satan
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To: flutters

Cornwell has got himself one of the leading criminal defense attorneys in Ohio. He's a sharp lawyer with a very bad haircut.


30 posted on 10/14/2004 10:05:01 AM PDT by Ghengis
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To: flutters

He looks good in orange. They should throw him in with the rest of his orange suited buddies in Cuba.
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31 posted on 10/14/2004 10:06:28 AM PDT by mugs99 (Restore the Constitution)
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To: gunnygail

He better take his "Monica Selles tennis racket" with him when he goes to the Big-House!


32 posted on 10/14/2004 10:07:56 AM PDT by donozark (ATTENTION MARG HELGENBERGER: The DNA sample you requested is ready. Well...ALMOST!)
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To: no dems
I too hope and pray this gets BIG coverage in OHIO, including his desire to go back to Iraq. GOD BLESS AMERICA'S FINEST!!!!
33 posted on 10/14/2004 10:08:56 AM PDT by Woogit
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To: Mamzelle

Hard, fast and for many years!


34 posted on 10/14/2004 10:10:36 AM PDT by meema
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To: Ghengis
I don't know anything about Meeks, but six people witnessed the attack and Cornwell's girlfriend is the one that turned him in.
35 posted on 10/14/2004 10:27:49 AM PDT by flutters (God Bless The USA)
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To: WildTurkey

You are proof that turkeys are NOT stupid.


36 posted on 10/14/2004 10:55:20 AM PDT by zygoat
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To: Mamzelle
Kick his butt into jail. Hard, and fast.

How about Leavenworth? They tell me it's hot there in the summer, with some GIs residing there too.

37 posted on 10/14/2004 11:04:31 AM PDT by Mark17
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To: Ghengis
Cornwell has got himself one of the leading criminal defense attorneys in Ohio.

It would be interesting to hear how THAT came about. What's the background on this thug? Anybody know?

38 posted on 10/14/2004 11:16:04 AM PDT by LTCJ (CBS, all your Boyd Cycles are belong to us.)
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To: gunnygail

Ouch! : )


39 posted on 10/14/2004 11:18:09 AM PDT by elephant
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To: flutters
If convicted of the crime, Cornwell’s punishment ranges from two to eight years in prison, said Delaware County Prosecutor Dave Yost.

It’s been a long time since I’ve been to Ohio. What are the chances of his being sentenced to two years with 24 months suspended? I’d like to see him do the whole eight years.

40 posted on 10/14/2004 11:22:05 AM PDT by R. Scott (Humanity i love you because when you're hard up you pawn your Intelligence to buy a drink.)
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