Those are racist lies covering for their racist neighbor. A DRILL sergeant who attacked a black man walking in his South Carolina neighborhood has fled after Black Lives Matter protesters rallied in front of his home. Deputies who responded were not shown the video that is now currently circulating and sent the case forward for the Investigations Division to handle. I didnt want him stopping my daughter anytime he was outside.. 2023 Stars and Stripes. Pentland, meanwhile, has been charged with third-degree assault and battery Wednesday and has also been suspended from his duties. Read moreSC House GOP approves asking voters to remove ban on taxes directly aiding private schools, A group of hard-line conservatives in the South Carolina House is challenging state laws that ban them from raising money to support their candidates and influence elections Read moreGOP infighting escalates as SC Freedom Caucus sues in federal court for fundraising power, A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against Richland Sheriff Leon Lott over the March 2022 fatal shooting of Irvin Moorer-Charley at a Columbia, SC, home. House Republicans reached exactly the number of votes needed to advance the measure to the Senate, where its fate is far less certain. New details about Williams also emerged in court. Jonathan Pentland had already been charged with third-degree assault in the incident, in which he confronted the pedestrian near his South Carolina home for being in the wrong neighborhood, shoved him and threatened him. I did what I felt I had to do to protect my friends and family.". The three-minute clip, which has been shared thousands of times, shows Pentland square up to Deandre before violently shoving him. I saw the conversation was one-sided, McDaniels testified. Pentland said Williams' strange behavior put him on the defensive, and the strong language he used, including expletives and threats of physically carrying him away, was based on his military training to de-escalate situations and fear for his familys safety. Im sorry for the way it escalated. Taijier Ellis, 25, is charged with malicious injury to real property and breach of peace. We used to have a notification, but now we don't. Ellis was turned over to RCSD and booked into the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. Pentland has been working since 2019 as a drill instructor at Fort Jackson, a US Army base that is located in South Carolina. The daughter-in-law came back but Williams followed, Hernandez said. Its clear this was moreso a bullying situation that resulted in assault.. His wife, Cassie Pentland can also be heard shouting the man in the clip, calling him "an aggressor," before later telling him: "You are acting like a child. Dramatic video captures cop's gun battle with fleeing susp King Charles to evict Harry and Meghan from Frogmore Cottage so he can give it to disgraced Andrew, Hoda Kotb's lengthy 'Today' show absence finally explained, Ousted Chicago mayor blames loss on racism, gender but not her tepid response to crime, 'Elvis' star Austin Butler was rushed to ER after 'body just started shutting down', Fans troll Kim Kardashian for saving sexy two-piece look for kids prom, Chris Pine says Harry Styles did not spit on him, told a little joke instead, Presley Gerber says he made mistakes while battling depression, Heroic bus driver saves student from passing car, Hoda Kotb's lengthy 'Today' show absence caused by 'family health matter'. The family was escorted to another location after the home was vandalized. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said the man had been involved in incidents in the Columbia-area neighborhood recently, but none of them justified the assault that occurred., The young man was a victim, Lott said. In the video, Pentland physically towers over Williams, cursing and screaming for him to get out of the neighborhood. Prosecutors noted its legal to take video on a public street and said Pentland could have let him go at this point. US Army sergeant Jonathan Pentland has been charged with third-degree assault after the video went viral Credit: Facebook. mistakes in conducting the investigation. Anybody looking back at this, you can watch that video and 100% see that it looks worse than it is. 1st Class Jonathan Pentland will be transferred out to a new duty station, An ambulance donation will make learning easier for students, Alex Murdaugh trial: All sides rest in the case after final witnesses testify, Planets will be easily found in the March night sky, found guilty of third degree assault in Richland County Court, Summit neighborhood in northeast Richland County, Ft. Jackson soldier found guilty in assault captured in viral video, Bystanders in viral video speak out after neighborhood incident, Soldier charged after viral video incident in Columbia's Summit neighborhood. Deputies said cell phone video from April 14 shows Ellis using a baseball bat to smash lights outside Pentlands home. As the video gained traction outline, Fort Jackson issued a statement. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Deputies have arrested a suspect and charged him with vandalizing the home of a man at the center of a viral video that sparked controversy in Richland County. Youre in th wrong nighborhood mothrfucker. The man was mentally ill and has since been committed to a facility for treatment, according to DailyMail.com. On April 14, the home of Jonathan Pentland was vandalized: a window was broken, as well as some outdoor lights. Senator issues ultimatum to Japans prime minister for return of imprisoned Navy officer, Air Force command climate investigation ends with Okinawa commanders removal, Former soldier faces murder charge in decades-old killing of Army private in Germany, Pentagon tells service members to stop displaying giant US flags at major events, K-Town Now features the latest news from the Kaiserslautern Military Community. Instead, the judge determines the verdict. To get alerts for breaking news, download the ABC Columbia News App for iPhone or Android, Suspect, out on bond, accused of Fairfield Co. double murder, Irmo Police search for alleged Smoothie King robber, Mortgage rates rise for third straight week, 18-year-old forced girl, 15, to perform sex act: Police, $10,000 reward for information leading to arrest in murder case, SLED: Richland woman charged with fraudulent application for driver's license. Low 64F. Fort Jackson Sgt. In the prosecutions closing statements, they played body cam video from an officer who interviewed Pentland immediately following the incident in which Pentland said, I apologize, I should not have gotten as aggressive as I did.. In the season three premiere, Funny Marco sits down with the Big Facts crew to Trump-supporting gallery owner hurls racial slurs at Native Americans outside of his Arizona store, Black Vietnam veteran to be awarded Medal of Honor after decadeslong wait, Halle Bailey shares extended trailer for Disney's 'The Little Mermaid', Rihanna and ASAP Rocky's baby boy lands the cover of 'British Vogue', Family of Alonzo Bagley filed federal wrongful death suit against Shreveport officer, Big Ten basketball teams honor lives lost in Michigan State University shooting, Deelishis speaks out after niece was killed during Michigan State shooting, Buffalo supermarket shooter sentenced to life in prison, Babyface Ray officially announces "Courtesy Of The Mob Tour" dates, Four arrested in connection to assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Mose, Charlottesville far-right extremist kills himself after skipping fentanyl-trafficking trial, Rihanna's Navy blasts Howard Stern following Super Bowl halftime show critique, Deelishis' niece identified as one of the students killed in Michigan State shooting, Lil Baby was tricked into Super Bowl LVII party performance, Gigi Coleman is continuing her great-aunt Bessie Coleman's limitless legacy, Blueface & Chrisean Rock talk arrests, threesomes & marriage | 'The Jason Lee Show', Funny Marco on his viral pranks, Kansas City & interviewing Boosie Badazz | 'Big Facts'. A judge convicted a U.S. Army sergeant of assault for shoving a Black man in a heated April confrontation in South Carolina, according to multiple reports. During the two day trial, the judge in the case heard from Pentland, the victim, Pentland's wife, and other neighbors and witnesses. Partly cloudy this morning, then becoming cloudy during the afternoon. Convicted of third-degree assault, Pentland must decide between a 30-day jail sentence or a fine of $1,087. And he wont be promoted in the army anymore. Adam Benson/Staff. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, This subreddit stands against hate speech, Press J to jump to the feed. | Terms of Use| Privacy Policy. When deputies arrived, both Pentland and the victim were outside of the home, along with other witnesses. Authorities say a judge ordered Ellis to pay a $2395.50 fine. It even led to protests in the neighborhood as some in the community called for justice in the case. We will provide more information when a decision about how to proceed is made," Fort Jackson stated. Columbia, SC 29204, News tips/online questions: webteam@postandcourier.com, Subscription questions: subserve@postandcourier.com, var html = new Date().getFullYear(); Around the time Wilson called 911, Hernandez and Williams stopped their argument and Hernandez went over to Pentlands house, ringing the doorbell and banging on the door, multiple witnesses said. Pentland was sentenced to either 30 days in prison or a fine of $1,087. He then beat his chest as he shouted about how he came from my home to be at the rally Wednesday. The defense argues Pentland was trying to protect his wife, but McDaniels, citing Pentlands exact words, doesnt believe that. Sheriff Leon Lott said the incidents the sergeant's victim had been involved in didn't warrant what occurred in the viral video, noting: "None of them justified the assault that occurred., Harry and Meghan evicted from Frogmore Cottage by King Charles after Spare memoir, Emmerdale's Amy Nuttall caught cheating hubby after sexy lingerie slip-up, Constance Marten and lover arrested over manslaughter, Woman found murdered is missing mum who had not been seen since before Xmas, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Officials say Columbia police arrested him and turned him over to Richland County deputies when they learned he had active warrants. When Pentland arrived, he saw Williams in the face of a neighbor and got between Williams. This is a great way to weed out the racists - it is ideal when they are not "careful" about what they are saying. Jonathan Pentland, who is a U.S. Army soldier assigned to Fort Jackson, was arrested at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday and was booked at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. WebSheriff speaks out on U.S. Army soldier Jonathan Pentland after arrest: We wont tolerate bullies in our community -- Pentland was arrested and charged with misdemeanor For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Pentland has been working since 2019 as a drill instructor at Fort Jackson, a US Army base that is located in South Carolina, Pentland was not arrested on the day of the incident, but an investigation is underway as the US Department of Justice looks into the attack, BLM protesters descended to Pentlands home to demand answers regarding the altercation, Cassie Pentland can also be heard shouting the man in the clip, calling him "an aggressor," before later telling him: "You are acting like a child. The family of a South Carolina Army drill sergeant, who is under investigation after allegedly assaulting a Black man, has been moved from their home for their safety, Pentland's case first made national headlines back in April when he was recorded accosting Williams as he walked through a South Carolina neighborhood. This April 14, 2021, booking photo provided by the Richland County, S.C., detention center shows U.S. Army Sgt. The clip did not show what led up to the confrontation, but a woman could be heard accusing the stranger of picking a fight with some random young lady, which he denied. Fort Jackson Army Sgt. However, he insinuated that Williams posed a threat to him and his family despite the fact Williams appears to be avoiding confrontation throughout the video. I dont care if he walks in the area, Hernandez said. His third-degree assault charge is a misdemeanor and he faces a fine of not more than $500 and/or 30 days behind bars. Fort Jackson Commander Brig. He explained that his son endured a form of cancer that caused his brain to swell, leaving him struggling to understand things since. Im on your yard, bro, I'm on your territory at this point, one woman roared outside a property believed to be his home. I wasn't trying to pick a fight.". Your comment may be removed without notification. And Im sick, he shouted leading several others to hastily step away from him as the minute-long clip ended. Even if I wanted to scratch the first and second assault because they were near his wife and neighbors, at (the third) point he was walking away, and because he had his phone up lawfully, thats an assault, McDaniels said. Pentland was charged April 14 with pushing 22-year-old Deandre Williams two days earlier during a walk in a sprawling, diverse neighborhood northeast of Columbia. There was also another instance of Pentland pushing the victim after the video ended and he knocked the victims phone from his hand after the victim began taking pictures of his home. 1st Class Jonathan Pentland. Throughout the trial, the defense kept asking the question what would you do? if someone were in Pentlands position. Example video title will go here for this video. You trespassed on Pentlands property and knowingly exposed ppl to a deadly virus (you said you were dying), one commentator told him. I am dying. Pentland was found guilty of third degree assault in Richland County Court on August 23, 2021, for his part in a shoving incident that occurred in The Summit The video shows Jonathan Pentland in a confrontation with another man in the Summit neighborhood, and the confrontation turned physical. Benson joined The Post and Courier's Columbia bureau in November 2019. Get the latest news 24/7 on The Black Information Network. ", In social media footage, protesters screamed: "No justice, no peace.. The defense also claimed police made several. Pentland was charged with assault after a threatening rant in which he told the man he was "in the wrong neighborhood.". In all these investigations, when the sheriff had already made a warrant, not one of them came and asked the people who lived there what happened, Stitely said in his closing statement. Enter your email to receive top stories, including breaking news alerts, straight to your inbox. Williams weighs about 100 pounds less than the 14-year soldier, who stands 6 feet tall and weighs 220 pounds. Thanks for contacting us. Pentland was not arrested on the day of the incident, but an investigation is underway as the US Department of Justice looks into the attack. A U.S. Army sergeant seen in viral video shoving and intimidating a Black man on a South Carolina suburban street was suspended Thursday. But Shawn McDaniels, the Richland County sergeant who signed Pentlands arrest warrant, said Pentlands admission of shoving Williams during a suspect interview and analysis of the video justified charging him. Officials say the Columbia Police Department arrested 25-year-old Taijier Isaiah Ellis on May 4 and charged him with malicious injury to property. I went outside expecting them to be right outside and I saw my daughter-in-law arguing with him and I told her to quickly come back to the house, Hernandez said. He doesnt quite understand things as we would, his father, Demetrius, said before breaking down in tears. ", "What [are] you going to do you [are] going to stay in here every night? document.getElementById("demo").innerHTML = "© " + html; The threat was him talking to his wife. View our online Press Pack. I live here," the victim continues in the video. Punished for Stopping Black Misbehavior. Stitely decried the way people labeled Pentland a bully and a racist. White Fort Jackson soldier guilty of assault in shoving Black man that was caught on video, By Adam Benson To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Pentlands attorney,Benjamin Allen Stitely, argued that the altercation was based on behavior by the alleged victim before cameras were turned on and that Pentland was justified in his actions. High 78F. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Defund police backer, Squad member Cori Bush marries her security guard, How Black Lives Matter is indoctrinating your kids and what you can do about it, Revised AP African American Studies curriculum delivers course students deserve, AP African American studies course changed after DeSantis criticism. It was the videos, pictures and information from people at the scene that were instrumental in getting Ellis identified and ultimately arrested, Sheriff Leon Lott said. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. The threat was not him walking toward his wife, McDaniels said. "As a young man, if I go on a walk, I shouldn't feel any form of pressure. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Harley shared the papers clip of his speech, insisting he was apologizing for being there while sick and infectious. Pentland was charged with third-degree assault and suspended from his post after he was caught on camera pushing and yelling at a man named Deandre who was walking in a Columbia, South Carolina neighborhood earlier this month. Hes due back in court May 28. Pentlands defense attorneys didnt deny what happened on the video, but said the video lacked crucial context that went back several days. On Thursday, he was suspended from All Rights Reserved. According to officials, a judge ordered Pentland to either spend 30 days in jail or pay a $1,087 fine for the guilty verdict. The man we arrested was the aggressor.. Williams frequently approached one of Hernandezs daughters while she was walking the dog throughout the neighborhood, Hernandez testified. Two men, including Pentland and another man, were seen in the video standing on a sidewalk in front of a home. Witnesses testified that they saw Pentland shove and hit the person on the arm. I would think he would start to walk away, but immediately he would come back and come back to me, Hernandez said. "Never mean to inflict harm on anybody. As a result, Williams struggles to complete basic tasks, such as getting groceries without assistance. U.S. Army Sergeant Jonathan Pentland is the latest victim of the Two Minutes Hate. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Court records show a judge granted him a personal recognizance bond totaling $3,212.50. As a young man, if I go on a walk, I shouldnt feel any form of pressure," Williams said. Pentland is also seen pushing the victim after he refuses to move.