Alabama Riverboat Brawl Black Captain: In the heart of Montgomery, Alabama, a dramatic waterfront brawl involving Dameion Pickett, co-captain of the Harriott II Riverboat, has taken an unexpected turn. Pickett, a Black boat captain, faces assault allegations following an altercation with a group of private white boaters in August.
The incident unfolded on August 5 when Pickett requested the white boaters to relocate their pontoon, obstructing the riverboat’s usual docking spot with over 200 passengers aboard. After a 40-minute wait, tensions escalated as Pickett approached the private boat owners, met with a barrage of obscene gestures and taunts.
The viral video of the brawl portrays shirtless white men physically assaulting Pickett, who described the attack as a fight for survival. Thirteen individuals were detained and questioned, with three Alabama men facing third-degree assault charges related to the brawl. Richard Roberts, Alan Todd, and Zachary Shipman, along with Mary Todd, who faced a misdemeanor charge, were among those involved.
In a surprising turn, Pickett himself now faces accusations stemming from the brawl. Scheduled to appear before a magistrate on November 21, Pickett is charged with assault in the third degree. The charges were brought forth by one of the individuals involved, alleging Pickett punched Shipman.
Pickett’s family disputes these allegations, asserting that even if Shipman’s claims were true, Pickett was merely defending himself against the onslaught. The joint statement from Montgomery Police Chief Darryl Albert and Mayor Steven Reed clarifies that the city and the police department did not file charges against Pickett, categorizing him as a victim in their investigation.
As the legal proceedings unfold, questions linger about the complexities and dynamics surrounding the incident, reflecting the broader issues of race and self-defense in contemporary Alabama.
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Our Reader’s Queries
Was the captain charged in the Alabama brawl?
The co-captain of a Black riverboat, who was involved in a brawl at an Alabama dock, pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge filed by one of the white boaters. The plea was entered in Montgomery municipal court, as reported by local news outlets. The trial is set for January.
Who was the black co-captain charged with assault in Montgomery brawl?
The Harriott II’s Black co-captain faces charges of third-degree assault in the riverfront brawl. Dameion Pickett’s court appearance is set for 10 a.m. on Nov. 11 in Montgomery municipal court.
Who was the co-captain of the Alabama riverboat Brawl?
Co-captain of a passenger riverboat, Dameion Pickett, entered a not guilty plea on Tuesday for a misdemeanor charge of third-degree assault. The incident occurred when Pickett was beaten on the dock in Montgomery in August. Pickett made an appearance in court for the arraignment.
Who was the captain of the Montgomery brawl?
Harriott II co-captain, Dameion Pickett, who was attacked by a group of boaters during a riverfront altercation on Aug. 5, entered a plea of not guilty on Tuesday for a third-degree assault charge in Montgomery municipal court. Meanwhile, a opposing lawyer is citing video evidence that he claims offers a different perspective on the incident.