It's very clear from the witnesses that Brian wasn't involved in striking any blows against Norris Gaynor. And, obviously, the concern is for somebody to be charged with an open count of homicide and not to have acted in any way to have caused that homicide, obviously, is troubling to me. |
Right now the charges that have been brought against Brian are not reflective of his culpability. |
The law certainly requires more than mere presence for someone to be guilty of a homicide. Merely being present for someone else doing an act that results in another's death, this is not sufficient to charge them with murder. |
We believe the current charges do not appropriately reflect Brian's responsibility and that, when all the facts come to light, it will be evident that Brian's involvement is far more limited than has been speculated. |