Crime
UPDATE: Fall River man arrested for assault of Trump supporter deemed not dangerous
A Fall River man arrested for allegedly attacking an 82-year-old veteran and President Trump supporter has been deemed not dangerous.
27-year-old Aidan Courtright faced a dangerousness hearing by teleconference at 3:00 p.m. Thursday after being charged with committing a civil rights violation with injury, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on a person over 60 years old, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on a person over 60 years old, and vandalizing property.
Courtright pleaded not guilty Wednesday at his arraignment.
After Thursday afternoon’s dangerousness hearing, Courtright was deemed not dangerous and was ordered by the judge to not possess firearms, not conduct in online political activity, and have no contact with the victim or witnesses in the case.
During the hearing, the defendant’s lawyer stated that his client had no criminal record and was known as a peaceful and generous person in the community.
The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office argued that the victim was unprovoked in a senseless attack.
Tuesday afternoon, the 82-year-old victim, who is an Air Force veteran, was allegedly assaulted by Courtright after holding a sign at the Airport Road rotary.
A witness who spoke with Fall River Reporter, stated that they saw the assault take place and reported it.
According to Lieutenant Jay Huard, the victim stated he was standing on the grass area of the rotary at North Main St and Airport Road holding a Trump sign. Courtright put his car in park and exited his vehicle. Courtright then walked towards the victim while screaming “Give me the f****** sign!” Courtright then forcefully ripped the sign out of the victim’s hands, ripped it in half, and threw it on the ground. Courtright then went after the victim, grabbing him by his shirt, knocking his hat off, and throwing him violently to the ground. While the victim was on the ground, Courtright continued the attack by kicking him in his ribs and legs. Courtright violently kicked the victim with his leather pointed shoes. Courtright then got back into his vehicle and drove off.
The victim was transported to Charlton Memorial Hospital by Rescue for evaluation.
The victim had visible bruising on his lower back.
Two independent witnesses observed the attack and were able to corroborate the victim’s version of events.
The victim stated that he believed that he was targeted and attacked because of his political beliefs and the “Trump” hat that he was wearing.
Courtright was contacted by police and later turned himself into authorities at the Fall River Police Station.
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn commented after Courtright’s dangerousness hearing.
“The defendant is accused of engaging in outrageous and lawless violence against an 82-year-old man who was just holding a political sign. This type of violence against anyone, especially an 82-year-old veteran, is simply unacceptable and will not be tolerated.”
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T
June 4, 2020 at 2:47 pm
He should be jailed for 5-10 years for assault and battery of a veteran and assault and battery of an elderly person.
DSP
June 4, 2020 at 7:04 pm
“Section 15A. (a) Whoever commits assault and battery upon a person sixty years or older by means of a dangerous weapon shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than ten years or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or imprisonment in jail for not more than two and one-half years. ”
More at link.
https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIV/TitleI/Chapter265/Section15A
A
June 24, 2020 at 4:40 pm
What was the weapon?
fallriverreporter
June 24, 2020 at 5:08 pm
The leather pointed shoes that he kicked him with which is stated in the details of the alleged incident.
Craig Young
July 30, 2020 at 4:34 pm
A shod foot is considered a weapon.
Phil K
December 1, 2020 at 11:46 am
Considering you people consider words as weapons when screeching against Trump supporters – you have a lot of gall
Eilia
June 6, 2020 at 1:10 am
Minimum 10 years for assault, 10 years for battery, 10 years for assaulting an elderly person, and 80 more years just to make sure he dies in jail. Amen!
sharon
June 6, 2020 at 6:40 pm
absolutely
Jim
June 7, 2020 at 9:46 am
Hi all, I’m not a Local but I am looking for a Home address for Mr. Aidan Courtright or at least “Does anyone Know which Hospital He works at?
I want to write him a letter.
Thanks,
Jim
AS
August 5, 2020 at 3:14 pm
41 Rolling Green Drive
R.P. Stoval
August 7, 2020 at 8:41 pm
According to the interwebz (which are sometimes wrong) he lives at the So. Winds Apartments, 41 Rolling Green Drive, Fall River, Mass. You might wanna write the building manager and ask if they usually rent to dangerous people like him.
R.P. Stoval
August 7, 2020 at 8:51 pm
He works at the Pembroke Hospital, he actually lives with his Mommy in Pembroke.
MarkinTX
July 6, 2020 at 2:00 am
Leave the SOB for the local vigilantes to take care of. Street justice is always sweeter.
russ
June 4, 2020 at 6:36 pm
Will be there Sunday with my sign, shirt, and hat come get some b****!!! Big bad tuff guy to an elderly man!! Try me only 10 years older than u!!@
Sharon
June 6, 2020 at 6:45 pm
wtf????? how did he get away with this???
M
June 4, 2020 at 6:37 pm
41 Rolling Green Drive
A
June 24, 2020 at 4:42 pm
You realize what you are doing is the same thing terrorists try to do to our soldiers?
WTF
June 5, 2020 at 2:36 pm
Not dangerous?????
Barb
June 5, 2020 at 5:05 pm
That was my comment. He BEAT an 82 year old man and that’s NOT dangerous? People have lost their minds, especially in the North East. I was born up there and I’m sure glad I don’t still live there.
John O'Brien
June 5, 2020 at 8:17 pm
not dangerous? goo, release him on bail back to his house at 41 Rolling Green Dr in Fall River.
A
June 24, 2020 at 4:44 pm
You realize this is what terrorists try to do to our soldiers, right?
Jay
August 23, 2020 at 7:27 am
You realize this is what DemocRATS do all the time, right? He shouldn’t have a job or any peace.
Cozmo Naut
June 27, 2020 at 9:21 am
Lol. Excellent.
e lizabeth
June 6, 2020 at 12:05 am
What a cowardly POS. Deranged.
Bob Wire
June 6, 2020 at 2:47 am
What kind of Judge is this, deeming him “not dangerous”, not held in jail, or a high bond? And dont start with the Virus stuff…can we find his grandfather, or if not here, his father and rough him up a little and see how he likes it? Is that acceptable in Fall River? He looks Psycho too. At least he cant have a firearm, but he’s the type would rather use his hands, feet or a bat on an old man instead of a gun. If you’re dating this freak, get an Order of Protection its clear he is angry, a ticking time bomb, and in fact, Dangerous. If you Pal with this Puke, you’re just as bad cuz you know he’s a Pscho.
S
June 6, 2020 at 6:46 pm
I couldn’t agree more.
P Card
June 7, 2020 at 7:56 pm
A minority female leftist judge who hates old white men. A hater.
A
June 24, 2020 at 4:39 pm
22 year army major actually. Coincidentally, also male.
P card
June 7, 2020 at 8:45 pm
A leftist female minority judge that hates old white men?
Ullr
June 6, 2020 at 8:36 am
It might be useful to consider what punishment would be applied to a hate filled 41 year old white man who had beaten an 82 year old black man and apply it to this case.
mjazz
June 6, 2020 at 2:43 pm
They would loot and destroy every major city in the US.
Neil Barron
June 6, 2020 at 9:10 am
Someone I know choked me and left bruises with no witnesses and he wasn’t pure as this so called attacker is called. He was convicted of a felony and year of probation essentially the same as this character.
Charlie
June 6, 2020 at 9:42 am
We know his name, where he lives, license plate, and photo ID
sharon
June 6, 2020 at 6:43 pm
excellent!
Fellly
June 6, 2020 at 7:44 pm
I will bail this dude out f*** you trump supporters foreal
Liberty
June 7, 2020 at 8:13 am
Fellly; can I borrow 20 bucks?
Brett
June 7, 2020 at 9:30 am
You would bail out a dangerous thug who cannot control his own internal anger and beats up the elderly simply because you cannot stand others to have an opposing view? What kind of logic is that?
Andy
June 7, 2020 at 10:34 pm
Last I checked he is innocent until proven guilty.
Jak
June 9, 2020 at 2:36 pm
You are a worthless little maggot just like that animal
Liberty
June 9, 2020 at 7:03 pm
Several eyewitnesses called police, innocence is highly doubtful. This is expected from you left wing pigs. He will be jailed and he should be…
A
June 24, 2020 at 4:46 pm
Were the witnesses the ones out protesting for Trump? We don’t know because the reporting here is weak. Where is the follow up?
fallriverreporter
June 24, 2020 at 5:17 pm
The victim is well known in our city to stand by himself daily at the location. At the moment, there is no follow up. The suspect is out on the restrictions the judge gave which we stated. His next court date is taking place at a later date.
Hansen Bros. #2
June 7, 2020 at 9:18 pm
Then I’ll kick both your a****.
Mike
June 14, 2020 at 8:25 pm
You’d give him a conjugal visit thats about it dic*head
Joseph Casey
June 7, 2020 at 8:27 am
I wish I was there when this sissy came out of his car. I would would’ve aimed high.
Scott G
June 7, 2020 at 2:02 pm
This sorry POS needs to be in jail… he is a criminal as is the Judge that says he is not dangerous… Unbelieveable wake up America and yes i am a Trump supporter, God bless the Veterans and Thank you for your service.
Andy
June 7, 2020 at 10:32 pm
The judge is also a former Army major w 22 years of service and a tour in Afghanistan. Maybe he knows something we don’t.
A
June 24, 2020 at 4:48 pm
Can we get a follow up story here? Has there been any additional public information released on the state of the court case? I can’t find any.
fallriverreporter
June 24, 2020 at 5:17 pm
At the moment, there is no follow up. The suspect is out on the restrictions the judge gave which we stated. His next court date is taking place at a later date.
Mikey Morty
June 27, 2020 at 9:59 pm
What do you think the follow up will be?
Pu$$y moves to Fall River for cheap rent then feels so inadequate that he beats on a senior citizen. Friend, (A) hole comments on FR. Reporter trying to find excuse why his man boy lover is such a coward… and dresses up in LARP costumes because he is such a girly, girl.
LaRock
June 24, 2020 at 5:28 pm
Another p.o.s. progressive peaceful liberal.
Dirk
July 10, 2020 at 4:57 am
That worthless bag of shit needs to be taken out behind the barn beaten near to death then shot. Fuck him and anybody like him.
Karl
July 14, 2020 at 5:37 am
Hmmmm – so a person who would do this TO THE JUDGE would not be dangerous?
Phillip
August 2, 2020 at 2:30 am
The elderly victim or at least the witness should have had a pistol and ventilated the thug. If I see someone kicking a helpless person on the ground, it won’t end well for the thug. I always carry my gun everywhere I go.
Jerry
August 3, 2020 at 6:42 pm
Why doesn’t the judge’s name appear in this report? We have the name of the defendant, the name of a lieutenant on the arresting police force, the name of the county District Attorney.
What’s the judge’s name? Did the judge not want to own this travesty?
Jimmy
August 4, 2020 at 5:39 pm
The liberal douche bag dresses up and goes to renaissance festivals. He’s delusional and now he’s unemployable . The Internet never forgets