Boss Doctor Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 http://www.ohio.com/news/50172282.html Akron police investigate teen mob attack on family By Phil Trexler Beacon Journal staff writer POSTED: 07:44 p.m. EDT, Jul 07, 2009 Akron police say they aren't ready to call it a hate crime or a gang initiation. But to Marty Marshall, his wife and two kids, it seems pretty clear. It came after a family night of celebrating America and freedom with a fireworks show at Firestone Stadium. Marshall, his family and two friends were gathered outside a friend's home in South Akron. Out of nowhere, the six were attacked by dozens of teenage boys, who shouted ''This is our world'' and ''This is a black world'' as they confronted Marshall and his family. The Marshalls, who are white, say the crowd of teens who attacked them and two friends June 27 on Girard Street numbered close to 50. The teens were all black. ''This was almost like being a terrorist act,'' Marshall said. ''And we allow this to go on in our neighborhoods?'' They said it started when one teen, without any words or warning, blindsided and assaulted Marshall's friend as he stood outside with the others. When Marshall, 39, jumped in, he found himself being attacked by the growing group of teens. His daughter, Rachel, 15, who weighs about 90 pounds, tried to come to his rescue. The teens pushed her to the ground. His wife, Yvonne, pushed their son, Donald, 14, into bushes to keep him protected. ''My thing is,'' Marshall said, ''I didn't want this, but I was in fear for my wife, my kids and my friends. I felt I had to stay out there to protect them, because those guys were just jumping, swinging fists and everything. ''I'm lucky. They didn't break my ribs or bruise my ribs. I thank God, they concentrated on my thick head because I do have one. They were trying to take my head off my spine, basically.'' After several minutes of punches and kicks, the attack ended and the group ran off. The Marshalls' two adult male friends were not seriously hurt. ''I don't think I thought at that moment when I tried to jump in,'' Rachel Marshall said. ''But when I was laying on the ground, I was just scared.'' Marshall was the most seriously injured. He suffered a concussion and multiple bruises to his head and eye. He said he spent five nights in the critical care unit at Akron General Medical Center. The construction worker said he now fears for his family's safety, and the thousands of dollars in medical bills he faces without insurance. ''I knew I was going to get beat, but not as bad as I did,'' Marshall said. ''But I did it to protect my family. I didn't have a choice. There was no need for this. We should be all getting along. But to me, it seems to be racist.'' Akron police are investigating. Right now, the case is not being classified as a racial hate crime. There were no other reports of victims assaulted by the group that night. The department's gang unit is involved in the investigation, police said. ''We don't know if it's a known gang, or just a group of kids,'' police Lt. Rick Edwards said. The Marshalls say they fear retaliation at home or when they go outside. They are considering arming themselves, but they're concerned about the possible problems that come with guns. For now, they are hoping police can bring them suspects. They believe they can identify several of the attackers. ''This makes you think about your freedom,'' Marshall said. ''In all reality, where is your freedom when you have this going on?'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 you know exactly how. the victims were white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08 snake Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 you know exactly how.the victims were white. exactly sad but true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC2873 Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 you know exactly how.the victims were white. Bingo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 is his namo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Leicht Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 sad sad sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCMM Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 you know exactly how.the victims were white. You think this story will be on CNN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorjock205 Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 You think this story will be on CNN? Haven't seen anything about it yet, so my bet would be NO! Shame noone had a concealed carry permit...they could have identified the perps pretty easily then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Haven't seen anything about it yet, so my bet would be NO! Shame noone had a concealed carry permit...they could have identified the perps pretty easily then... Thats exactly what I was thinking. I have had my permit for 6 years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 But wait; this can't be. Al Sharpton stated that Michael Jackson brought us all together!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTrickPony Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 If the shoe was on the other foot, this would have been all over the news as racism. I'm not racist, but I sure get tired of this kind of crap. White Americas have proven themselves by electing a Black President. I wish the blacks that are racist would look back in the history books and see how many good white people fought and died for their freedom. The black race was not alone in their fight for equality. I feel sorry for all the kind and caring Black People that have to endure the idiots that continue to disgrace the Black Race. WHEN WILL IT EVER END? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SicShelby Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Youngstown is by far NOT the cream of the crop here in Ohio, THAT'S for sure! UNBELIEVABLE! And Wick... MAN, you got that right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SHELBYSS Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 But wait; this can't be. Al Sharpton stated that Michael Jackson brought us all together!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDT Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Was Micheal Jackson a "RACIST" because he didn't want to be "BLACK"?????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Leicht Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Was Micheal Jackson a "RACIST" because he didn't want to be "BLACK"?????????? hmmm, so then does this mean a certain other is racist because he doesn't want to be white? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDT Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 I got no problem being white and it actually does not matter............. Just think it is a Funny "HANG UP" for alot of people?????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobramach1 Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Wow is all I can say! I forwarded it to several of my friends. I guess if the national news doesn't want to cover this then I guess we'll have to spread it via e-mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007GT Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 It was on the national news. I watched FOX tonight and also watched Lou Dobbs on CNN. I believe it was mentioned on Lou Dobbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Speaking about racism, check this out. I read elsewhere that 55 black children were told to leave the pool because them being there "would change the complexity of the club". Where is the liberal and democrat uproar over this? I would think it should be coming soon - but wait - What makes this story especially interesting is that the county in which this occurred is extremely heavy democrat and most all votes were for Obama. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/articl...WZjnpAD99BES282 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Doctor Posted July 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 I notice that the left-leaning members of this forum who have on numerous occasions quickly accused those who are to the right of them of racism have not commented on this. Hypocrisy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormeaston Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDT Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 I am not disputing what the man and his family are saying, however if there was vidio of the attack like so many others in the past proving the statements than more attention in the media would definately surface.......... What differance in the investigation does it make how the crime is labled???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SicShelby Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Well... I think we just turn our heads to certain things. The U.S. is biased. Extremely biased. Shouldn't be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDT Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Yes, "BIASED" in different directions in different regions of the U.S.????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SicShelby Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Apparently! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Doctor Posted July 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 I am not disputing what the man and his family are saying, however if there was vidio ofthe attack like so many others in the past proving the statements than more attention in the media would definately surface.......... What differance in the investigation does it make how the crime is labled???????? You mean like the video of the nooses in Louisiana or the Duke rape case? NOT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDT Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 You mean like the video of the nooses in Louisiana or the Duke rape case? NOT!!! Exactly "NOT"!!!!!!!!!! I think your way off topic on this one????????? It's more like the vidios of Rodny King being pummeled by several Police Officers and Reginald Denny being pummeled by a group of thugs........Definately "RACE RELATED" Crimes of "BODILY HARM" captured on vidio................ Since there is no vidio of your subject case, it is harder to make judgement since the perpatrators have not yet been identified............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Doctor Posted July 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Exactly "NOT"!!!!!!!!!! I think your way off topic on this one????????? It's more like the vidios of Rodny King being pummeled by several Police Officers and Reginald Denny being pummeled by a group of thugs........Definately "RACE RELATED" Crimes of "BODILY HARM" captured on vidio................ Since there is no vidio of your subject case, it is harder to make judgement since the perpatrators have not yet been identified............... No, you missed the point. There was no video of the Louisiana or Duke incidents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDT Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 No, you missed the point. There was no video of the Louisiana or Duke incidents. Exactly!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You missed my point.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Doctor Posted July 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 So you have to have pictures of the 50 or so black teenagers beating this white family before you'll believe it's racism? :fool: Oh let's not forget the recording of them making racial statements too. Whatever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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