During a brief press conference Thursday, a lawyer for University of Virginia student Martese Johnson spoke on behalf of the young man, telling reporters that the trauma of his violent arrest will forever be with him. Daniel P. Watkins of the Virginia-based law firm Williams Mullen also said his team intends “to fight the criminal charges […]

Despite initial reports claiming University of Virginia student Martese Johnson was beaten and arrested by state Alcohol Beverage Control agents over a fake ID, his attorney is saying otherwise. Daniel P. Watkins confirmed the honor student was charged with two misdemeanors Wednesday, but said the young man was not accused of having a fake ID, according to […]

Insane man. This has everything to do w/ race. Send up a prayer for my Frat bro @BoogieJohnson_ #JusticeForMartese pic.twitter.com/GscNTy6vsA — Bryan J. Râ„¢ (@KingBryan_) March 18, 2015 A college community outraged that their fellow student, University of Virginia junior Martese Johnson, was beaten by state Virginia alcohol control agents while celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, rallied behind […]