VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-13
“We do not believe, your honor, that this is an intentional assault,”
Shawn Barnes · said 2026-10-12 · reported 2026-10-13
Barnes argued in court Monday that the incident stemmed from exhaustion and a medical crisis rather than intentional assault.
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