Carjacker Maliciously Assaults a 91-year-old World War II Veteran
Now the Thief May Face Up to Life in Prison
Sims explains in an interview to CBS 2 News what had happened: "He wanted a light for a cigarette. Just at that time, he threw a punch at me." (Leonard Sims to CBS 2 News).
In the video, which is located at http://wcbstv.com/topstories/local_story_134175140.html, anyone can clearly see that there is a group of people watching the assault going on, but not one of them makes a motion, nor a yell to stop the assault on the 91-year-old World War II veteran. The act of not helping can show the carelessness and lack of conscience contained within some people. Even if Sims wasn't a World War II veteran, he is still a senior citizen.
As of right now authorities have a suspect in custody, Deontae Edward Bradley, a 22-year-old. Bradley is currently being charged with assault intent to do great bodily harm and carjacking. Also, Bradley, if convicted to the fullest extent, may face up to life behind bars for his malicious act.
After the video it is said that Bradley, the 22-year-old car thief, drove away in Leonard Sims' car.
According to CBS 2 News' interview with the 91-year-old World War II veteran, the swelling on the right side of his face has gone down, and he is currently recovering. At one point the bruises took up most, or all of Sims' right side of his face.
It seems that attacking the elderly has become a fad. You might recall an article where a man attacked an elderly woman named Rose Morat, a 101-year-old for a sum of $33 total. The article about Rose Morat's assault can be found here: 101-year-old Woman Mugged and Assaulted. The attacker in that situation was found a few weeks later, which can also be found in another article here: Man Who Mugged and Assaulted a 101-year-old Has Been Found.
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- Sims was attacked by a 21-year-old, and had his car stolen in the process.
- Deontae Edward Bradley has been identified as the 22-year-old, and may be incarcerated for life.
7 Comments
Post a CommentPEOPLE DO STUPID THING WHEN THERE ON DRUGZ!!!!!!!! YOU CANT HOLD SUM BODY COUNTERBLE FOR THERE actions if there noT IN THERE NOT MIND!!!!! I KNOW THAT YOUNG MAN PERSONALLY .... AN I KNOW THATS WAS NOT HIM!!!!! AND HE SHOULD NOT DO ALL THOSE YEARS.... THAT OLD MAN ALRIGHT AND HE GOT HIS CAR!!!! MOVE ON AND GET OVER IT!!!
God Bless you Mr Sims, your one tuff man, Deontae Bradley on the other hand is a weak ignorant scum bag!
People like this ought to be thrown into a cell with three retired football players who get to just pound on the guy for 4 or 5 minutes. It is the only proper punishment for such a crime.
It reminded me of one of the last Seinfeld episodes where Jerry and friends stood and watched a man get mugged. They got put in jail for doing nothing. It was sort of an absurd story line at the time, but watching that video of the bystanders not doing a darn thing to help is quite depressing and I found their inaction to be sickening. Come on!! A New Yorker threw himself under a subway train to save a perfect stranger and people all over the country are providing selfless service to better their communities and cities. Is it too much to ask that we watch out for each other? The thugs shouldn't have it so easy!
I saw this on the news. What the heck is wrong with people?? I hope that guy pays for this. Thanks for the article.
It is pathetic that someone would look for someone vulnerable to attack. My dad was a very goodhearted person and would help anyone in need. He once picked up a young man walking on a frigid January night and as they were driving, the man saw and asked about my dad's heart medicine he ordered my dad out of the car and stole the car.
This is so sad. I hope they hang him.