Fan violence at Panthers game caught on video

[Olden McGroin]

In the video, uploaded to Instagram shortly after the game ended, a man and woman can be seen standing and yelling at the man sitting behind them. The man standing suddenly punches the man sitting in the face. The couple then runs off as the man who was sitting covers up his face and wipes blood away.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/10/13/ugly-fan-violence-at-panthers-game-caught-on-video/

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[dr robbie]

what a wuss. looks like his girlfriend is also a piece of work.

 

[HisIceness]

He's been identified but his name hasn't been released yet. His victim is 62 years old and is a fellow Panthers fan.

f*** him. I bet he is one of those "life-long" fans who suddenly became a fan in 2015. f*** his girlfriend too, seems like a you-know-what.

 

[TNT87]

The piece of garbage has been arrested.

 

[HisIceness]

http://heavy.com/sports/2017/10/kyle-maraghy-panthers-fan-punch-photos/

Has been arrested for assault before. Why am I not surprised?

 

[Reality Check]

This crap happens at every game in every sport. Which leads many of us to not even bother and just stay in the comfort of our home.

I hope they perma-ban his lady friend as well.

 

[John Price]

This crap happens at every game in every sport. Which leads many of us to not even bother and just stay in the comfort of our home.

I hope they perma-ban his lady friend as well.

Meh, I've been to a lot of games and it barely happens

 

[sigma six]

I keep seeing contradictory stuff on this; some of them (tweets, mostly) state that the old guy was hurling racist slurs at them and got punched for it.

 

[What the Faulk]

^ Completely irrelevant. Homeboy escalated it big time.

 

[JRull86]

Regardless if the victim was yelling racist garbage or not (smells like BS), you don't punch a guy square in the face like that FOUR times, and expect to not get arrested for it.

I've seen some crazy BS at games in my life, but that was hard to watch.

 

[sigma six]

I'm not saying bruh didn't deserve to be arrested (he did), I'm saying it's funny that the ensuing headlines vary depending on the source.

 

[What the Faulk]

I'm not saying bruh didn't deserve to be arrested (he did), I'm saying it's funny that the ensuing headlines vary depending on the source.

I don't know, someone posted on /r/Panthers that the victim was using racial epithets aimed at hispanics, but the dude is clearly white. Either way, the aggressor is clearly in the wrong.

 

[TNT87]

To me the guy sounded like he was saying something about respect not a racial slur.

 

[HisIceness]

I keep seeing contradictory stuff on this; some of them (tweets, mostly) state that the old guy was hurling racist slurs at them and got punched for it.

I've seen that too and I think it's all bullshit. I'm not 100% sure but it sounds to me like he is saying "You won't sit" before he gets punched.

 

[jw2]

Could you imagine being so insecure that you have to punch an unsuspecting old guy in the face because he said something to you (if that's the case)

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Meh, I've been to a lot of games and it barely happens

That's because you leave in the 3rd quarter/6th inning/beginning of the 3rd period.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

I agree with those who are saying it sounds like he's saying something about respect.

Not victim blaming, but he left himself wide open for those suckerpunches by leaning in sitting down. The idiot in front was standing up with his fist balled ready to hit him.

 

[Terry Yake]

I keep seeing contradictory stuff on this; some of them (tweets, mostly) state that the old guy was hurling racist slurs at them and got punched for it.

racist slurs?

they both look white

also, the puncher has racked up a record the past few years. LSD possession and assault/battery. seems like a stand-up guy

 

[darko]

That's because you leave in the 3rd quarter/6th inning/beginning of the 3rd period.

Shots fired.

 

[John Price]

That's because you leave in the 3rd quarter/6th inning/beginning of the 3rd period.

This is false

Too bad you work nights and can't get me my Stephen Vogt bobbleheads

 

[gambitlebo]

For those inquiring about the racial slur rumor, it's been confirmed by several people at the game that never happened.

The complaint was the guy and his girlfriend refused to sit during the game, blocking the view of those behind them. The people being obstructed asked several times for them to sit.

Apparently the couple didn't like being asked to sit and responded by cussing and what not. The 3 empty seats next to the victim were filled by a mom and her 2 kids. They left because of the couple's actions and words before the fight (this hasn't been officially confirmed).

According to those around, what the victim said (which some say sounded like a racial slur) was "sit...(then he was punched). The victim was also pointing down towards the guys seat.

The kid who threw the punch has since gotten a lawyer and the official response never mentioned being called a name. The lawyer said his client was feeling threatened by the people behind him and only threw a punch because he was afraid. They are claiming self defense/stand your ground protection saying the couple was harassed all game but none of that was on the recording, per his lawyer.

How self defense or stand your ground is going to help him when he not only continued punching after the victim covered up, but also stop/started again and appeared to want to continue before finally leaving, is beyond me?

 

[Hasbro]

also, the puncher has racked up a record the past few years. LSD possession and assault/battery. seems like a stand-up guy

And he's not a Raider fan?

 

[KapG]

I keep seeing contradictory stuff on this; some of them (tweets, mostly) state that the old guy was hurling racist slurs at them and got punched for it.

Doesn't mean you can just assault someone like that lmao

 

[Hasbro]

Doesn't mean you can just assault someone like that lmao

Yeah get stadium security if that's the case.

 

[sparxx87]

Yeah get stadium security if that's the case.

Typically I’d agree, but considering what’s going on in the world, that sort of behavior or comment should be dealt with swiftly and harshly.

He may be an idiot, but this was a public service he performed if his reported motive is correct.