"Walk away!" Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. 1st Class Jonathan Pentland," a spokesperson for the Army installation said. "You either walk away or I'm going to carry your a-- out of here," Pentland said in the video. She mentioned a second instance of assault not captured on video in which the man believed to be Pentland slapped Deandre's phone out of his hand and shattered it. Either way, Lott would tell reporters those reports really dont justify the actions of (Pentland).. What was he doing? In the video, posted Monday night on Facebook, a young Black man stands on a residential sidewalk near a man identified by officials as Pentland. The young man has an underlying medical condition that may explain the behavior exhibited in the alleged incidents, the agency said. (Video: Richland County Sheriff's Department). She says she feels that she can change Philpott. Army sergeant Johnathan Pentland, 42, Lott is facing new questions over his department's handling of a viral April 14 incident between a White soldier and Black man. There's a rule against them, remember? Richland County, South Carolina Sheriff's Department via WLTX-TV, Flying bug found at Walmart turns out to be rare Jurassic-era insect, Pence won't commit to supporting Trump if he's the nominee, Ed Sheeran reveals wife was diagnosed with tumor while pregnant, reports CBS Columbia, South Carolina affiliate WLTX-TV. He's going to the neighborhood's HOA office to report the Black Voices Matter sign. That's on the business card he pulls out. Nothing? Beagle also reiterated the need to re-establish community trust in the wake of the incident. It's April 14, and she is ready. The young man was a victim, the individual that was arrested was the aggressor, and hes been dealt with accordingly.. He eats TV dinners most nights. He was arrested Wednesday morning and transferred to Fort Jackson authorities late in the evening, officials said. He spent seven months learning hypnosis. abenson@postandcourier.com McCallum says the conversation quickly got tenser and then other people began to gather around the woman and the young man. The man said he was just walking, and that he lives in the area. A Bill to amend our Code of Laws so as to create this offense under Section 163-915 was introduced in the South Carolina House of Representatives many years ago, but was never actually enacted into law. Maurice Goodwinsays. A commenter next asks for her to zoom into the crowd gatheringacross the street. "It was nice talking with you.". He has somewhere to be. Initially, the video shows the man, reportedly Pentland, asking Deandre what he is doing in the neighborhood before repeatedly telling him to "go away.". Goodwin positions herself and her phone behind the reporter. A Bill to amend our Code of Laws so as to create this offense under Section 16, 3-915 was introduced in the South Carolina House of Representatives many years ago, but, existence of this statute, it would be premature for this office to comment on the, possibility of additional charges as I have, Alzheimer's Association pushes for federal research center in SC, lawmakers introduce bill to update Alzheimer's plan, Prisma Health encouraging HPV screening and vaccine, Disability Advocacy Day celebrated at State House, Mortgage rates rise for third straight week, SLED: Richland woman charged with fraudulent application for driver's license, 18-year-old forced girl, 15, to perform sex act: Police, $10,000 reward for information leading to arrest in murder case, RCSD: 17 year-old arrested in homicide of elderly woman. The commanding general of the installation condemned the video on Wednesday, and said that the Department of Justice is looking into the matter. The Richland County Sheriffs Department said in an email that further allegations of assault against Pentland are being investigated. Solicitor Gipson responded to those calling for additional charges against Pentland, saying many have called for Pentland to be charged with unlawful restraint, a charge the solicitor saysdoes not exist. It, is important to take note that no such charge exists in South Carolina. She accepts everyone. Those zip codes are the same. The Black Voices Matter sign is gone now, too. Since that time, my office has been contacted by several, members of the community demanding that Mr, charges, to include the offense of Unlawful Restraint, for his alleged conduct. Soon, herview is blocked by bodies and bullhorns, signs and shirts with slogans. They've had in-depth conversations about police shootings and racial bias. That's just who she is. We've got to demand racial justice, she says. Since then, many users have made come forward to help identify the aggressor. It identifies him as an "advocate.". Tia Roach, 35, who lives in a different part of the Columbia area, watched the viral video Tuesday and thought of her 16-year-old son, Tayvion, and Black youths like him at risk of similar treatment. Pentland married Cassie Dalrymple in 2006, according to an online post announcing their engagement that year. Jonathan Pentland was arrested on Wednesday morning, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said in a news conference. I stopped recorded because I thought [he] was OK, that he was safe at that point, he walked away like Jonathan wanted to do, but Jonathan follows [him] and the ladies and slaps the phone out of his hand and stepped on it and cracked it, she claims. According to the Associated Press, Pentland did not respond to an email message seeking comment. She scrambles to start a new Facebook Live. In April, Jonathan Pentland, a sergeant first class, was suspended of his Army instructor duties after a video showed him shoving the young man, using profanity and saying he was "in the wrong. You cant put your hands on somebody., At his news conference, Lott defended his deputy, who passed the information on to investigators and didnt rush to make a judgment. At the same time, Lott acknowledged, The most valuable piece of evidence we had was the video., The Post and Courier requested access to Semones body camera footage, which would likely shed more light on the deputys handling of the incident. Grassroots activism: 'We just stayed together': How George Floyd protests sprouted activism in Clemson, Central. Goodwin tells her viewers the video isn't new. 1st Class Jonathan Pentland," Sully said, adding that it was an . "I need you to walk away, or I'm going to carry your a** out of here. She is real and outspoken and unafraid to tell someone how she feels. "We can no longer stand by and let it happen," she added. "He actually answered the phone. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. "Another unarmed Black man could be dead today because he was walking in a neighborhood that, I am told, is adjacent to his, doing absolutely nothing. "There was some other things that occurred that really doesn't justify the actions of [Pentland]," Lott said. We've got to march for equality and safety. Pentland must either serve 30 days in jail or. A person holds a 'no justice no peace' sign at the Rally Held On Birthday Of Trans Activist Marsha P. Johnson in Washington Square Park on August 24, 2020 in New York City. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott (right)answers questions from protesters about his leadership on Aug 29 at the South Carolina Statehouse. Jonathan Pentland mugshot from April 14, 2021. She's createdseveral of those since she left the U.S. Army. Joseph Cranney is an investigative reporter in Columbia, with a focus on government corruption and injustices in the criminal legal system. Gus keeps his helmet on and his bike by his side. Gen. Milford H. Beagle Jr., Fort Jacksons commanding officer, tweeted Wednesday that the unfortunate incident had brought disrespect to @fortjackson our Army and the trust with the public we serve. He promised transparency and shared an earlier statement that the leaders at Fort Jackson in no way condone the behavior depicted on the video. On April 10, another report alleges the man repeatedly picked up a baby without permission and tried to walk away. If convicted, he faces up to 30 days in jail and a $500 fine. The three-minute video was first posted to Facebook on Monday by Shirrell Johnson and had been shared around 17,000 times. Johnson wrote on Facebook that a young lady recorded the video for Deandre's safety and authorized Johnson to post it. And the crowd, one by one, turns its attention elsewhere. Thanks for contacting us. If Pentland is found guilty of the assault charge he could face a fine of up to $500, as well as 30 days in prison. Male Karen Jonathan Pentland, who is a US Army Sergeant, has a public freakout over his Black neighbor going fora. They filmed a man who appeared to be Pentland leave his home overnight, bags tucked underin his arms,with the help of law enforcement. According to social media accounts connected to Pentland, he has been stationed at Fort Jackson since at least 2019 and has worked as a drill sergeant at the garrison, a 53,000-acre complex that trains 50 per cent of all soldiers and 60 per cent of women who enter the . The University of South Carolina Development Foundation has purchased 1.3 acres on the southeast corner of Gervais and Pickens streets across from the university's Law School. All rights reserved. Jonathan Pentland, a US Army staff sergeant, was charged with third-degree assault and battery. His response came quickly: It was a "sure" and an "absolutely.". They start the ride back to her house. In an interview Wednesday night, Roach said the protest was seeking justice for the victim. Partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms mainly during the evening. In a release issued early Wednesday, a department spokeswoman said deputies had been dispatched to the neighborhood for "an assault" call involving one of the men several days before the date of the video, and that all of the matters were under investigation. document.getElementById("demo").innerHTML = "© " + html; WIS reached out to the victim and his mother, but they do not want to comment. She just saw something someone she needs to share and needs to share it fast. A magistrate judge found Fort Jackson Army Sgt. In the video, a Black female masked protester outside of what believed to be Pentland's home, shouts, "We just want to talk, we want to understand some things, that's it. That's why he cares about the sign, Philpottinsists. Was he with us? They call it "Us and Gus," and they stream their hangouts on Facebook most Wednesdays. And she believeswhat happens between her and him can change other people's lives, too. That was exactly what the almost 33-year-oldwanted to hear. But then again, it wasnt a big deal it wasnt physical. At his April 14 news conference, Lott emphasized he had stayed in close touch with community leaders, adding that "we have to work together to make sure we prevent incidents like that from happening again.". . The confrontation unfolded outside Pentlands home, officials say. 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Another complaint said the man picked up a womans baby without permission and tried to walk away on April 10. Presses record on thecamera. He added, None of them justified the assault that occurred., It was terrible, it was unnecessary, it was a bad video, he added. I was just minding my business, and then her mother-in-law comes out as well and started yelling at him telling him he needs to leave and he doesnt live here. This image will remain viewable to foster dialogue.. Your Army is committed to confronting racism, extremism, and corrosive behaviors, but I must remain mindful of protecting due process in both the civil and military jurisdictions as this proceeds.. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider An Army sergeant and instructor in South Carolina was charged Wednesday with third-degree assault after a video captured him shoving a young Black man and saying he was "in the wrong . COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Shadae McCallum was going on a walk near her home Monday evening when she says she saw a woman yelling at a young Black man nearby. "Y'all want to talk to Gus? The leaders at Fort Jackson in no way condone the behavior depicted in the video posted recently, Beagle said. , Post and Courier, an Evening Post Publishing Newspaper Group. Jonathan Pentland has allegedly been accused of harassing a Black youth in a South Carolina neighborhood (jonathan.pentland/Facebook) Why is Jonathan Pentland being slammed? Sgt. Gen. Milford H. Beagle Jr. said the behavior . Sgt. Grating contrast was varied to measure contrast response functions (CRFs) for all attention and stimulation combinations. On May 19, they painted together and talked about the Jonathan Pentland case, the first time since they met a month earlier because of it. But if he is going there, Goodwin says she is going to follow. His military resume includes time with 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson in Colorado, and the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum in New York. An Army sergeant and instructor in South Carolina was charged Wednesday with third-degree assault after a video captured him shoving a young Black man and saying he was in the wrong neighborhood, authorities said. Earlier this year, the Department of Defense announced that Beagle would take over as commanding general at Fort Drum, New York, to be succeeded at Fort Jackson by Brigadier General Patrick R. Michaelis. Statement From Roger Stone In Response To The . The incident is under investigation by the US Department of Justice, Fort Jackson commander Brig. She pointsher phone toward her face as they walk back to her car. Lott's department is one of the largest and most visible police agencies in South Carolina. The video doesn't show what started the conflict. 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