Crime & Safety
Giants Owner's Nephew Arrested for Assault
The 22-year old nephew of John Mara turned himself into Fairfield police on Friday for allegedly hitting a man with a bottle at a New Year's Eve party, according to police.
The 22-year-old nephew of Giants owner John Mara surrendered to Fairfield police on charges that he allegedly hit a man over the head with a bottle at a New Year's Eve party, according to release from the Fairfield Police Department.
The suspect, whose name is also John Mara, is a resident of Mount Kisco and is charged with first-degree assault and second-degree breach of peace. He posted a $150,000 bond following his arrest Feb. 22 and is due to appear in court on March 8.
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According to police, the incident occurred on Fairfield Beach Road near Fairfield University and the victim, whose name has not been released, received "serious life-threatening injuries that required immediate surgery."
Mara's lawyer Willam Dow told lohud.com that Mara plans to plead not guilty to the charges. A spokesperson for the Giants said no comment would be released by the team.
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