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Winter Storm Hits Maryland, Part 3
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Lawyer Says Teen Did Not Play Part In Beating
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A teenager charged in the racially motivated beating of a black fisherman says he never hurt the victim and was shocked by the crime.
At court Thursday, his lawyer told Suzanne Collins a much older defendant acted alone.
Three defendants face attempted murder and hate crime charges. Police say the random attack on a 76-year-old black fisherman at Fort Armistead Park in August was racially motivated.
"He said the boys came from behind, was banging him, knocked him on the ground, kicked him, took his keys and sped off with his truck," said Kiron Moore, security guard.
Sixteen-year-old Emmanuel Miller's lawyer was in court Thursday asking he be tried in juvenile court and not as an adult. He says the teens were caught up in the high-profile crime, simply because they were hanging out with Calvin Lockner, 26. Police say Lockner is a Neo-Nazi with Hitler tattooed on his chest and the slogan "he lives."
"And the reason is he was buying them beer. It's plain and simple. It was the summer months, they were out of school, nothing to do, kicking cans in the street and here's this guy down the street. He says, 'C'mon guys, I got some beer,'" said Steven Silverman, Miller's lawyer.
Miller's lawyer says police reports and witness statements don't mention the teen taking any part in the beating, although Lockner had a sledgehammer. All three were arrested after crashing Privott's stolen SUV, but Miller's lawyer says it was out of fear.
"And then came back and threatened Emmanuel Miller, my client, and the other juvenile. If you don't get in the truck, they're going to be beaten as well," said Silverman.
Privott is back home. He's still under a doctor's care and lost his teeth, but he says he's OK. His wife says they've received hundreds of cards and letters from around the country offering sympathy and support.
The judge will hold a hearing to decide if Miller should be tried as a juvenile on Dec. 8. Meanwhile, all three defendants remain in Central Booking on no bail.
The State's Attorney's Office isn't commenting on what role they believe the teens played in the beating.
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