this is an unfortunate incident, especially for the kids involved. i know gaydos and he is not the type of kid you all are assuming he is. there was no kick in the head so quit throwing that around. there was a fight obviously and gaydos knocked his friend down, by a shove or a push or whatever. on the way down he hit his head and was knocked out cold. the rest is history from there.

I know adam. We went to college for 3 years together. He is a great kid who unfortunately ruined a life and whose life is now ruined. It is unfortunate that I see people talking about him and what a horrible person he is. No one has ever done something stupid? Not one of you greeks has gotten in a fight with anyone? Come on...

Update: Indictment on Charges of Murder and Felonious Assault

The regional newspaper has a recent article about the indictment in this sad case. Let's remember that these are only charges, NOT a verdict.

http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?n...id=21849&rfi=6

how terribly sad...
thoughts and prayers for those involved.
:(

Update March 14 '06: Defendant Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter

In a plea bargain, the defendant has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, according to regional news sources:

http://www.wkyc.com/news/news_articl...?storyid=49323

http://www.newsnet5.com/news/8000573/detail.html

:(

Balanced Man.

I was a senior at Mount Vernon High School when Brent Jones was killed. His mother is the Spanish teacher at our school. It was very clear from the beginning to the family that Brent was not involved in some "scuffle" or friendly wrestling match. From what I heard, and from what the family maintained, Brent was not drinking that night.

They said that Brent had been defending the girl's honor, he told the guy to back off since she was intoxicated and could not consent. Then some time elapsed, Brent went to the restroom and Mr. Gaydos waited for him to come out and attacked him.

The press misrepresented the story from the very beginning. One of Brent's friends called angrily into a Cleveland radio station to tell them off for downplaying the situation. Gaydos maliciously attacked him, maybe not with intent to kill, but definitely with intent to harm.

The sad thing is the family, friends, and fiancee he left behind. I think it's a crime that everyone thinks this is some "game gone wrong". Makes my blood boil!!