Donovan Campbell, 42, of Mokena, who has been charged with the assault of a Tinley Park restaurant manager, will have his day in court, starting Jan. 15.
The assault trial of a Mokena man accused in the beating of a Tinley Park restaurant manager will begin in January in a Bridgeview courtroom, officials agreed at a hearing Friday, Nov. 2. READ: Victim Was Aggressor in Outriggers Assault, Defense Says That hearing also delivered a potential boost to the claim that Donovan Campbell, 42, was acting in self-defense when he got into a physical altercation with the manager about his bill on March 18, 2011. Judge Colleen Ann Hyland ruled that the defense can call a witness to testify that she has also had a run-in with the manager about her own bill. Authorities say Campbell's altercation began when he became upset over his bill at Outriggers. Donovan slapped the manager in the face and punched …
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The defense attorney for a Mokena man accused of assaulting a Tinley Park restaurant manager wants a witness to testify that the manager has had previous confrontations with customers.
The defense attorney for a Mokena man accused of assaulting a Tinley Park restaurant manager argued Wednesday, Oct. 10, that a woman who had a previous run-in with the alleged victim should be allowed to testify at a trial. READ: Defense in Outriggers Assault Case Files 'Material' Against Victim Donovan Campbell, 42, is claiming self-defense for his role in the March 18, 2011, incident. Authorities say the altercation began when Campbell became upset over his bill at Outriggers. Donovan slapped the manager in the face and punched his chest when asked to leave, police said. Witnesses told police that Campbell then put the 55-year-old manager in a choke hold and wrestled him to the ground. The manager suffered eight broken ribs and a …
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