“Matthew saw something he didn’t like to see and tried to step in and the guy turned on him instead, but then the two of them (the couple) walked off together like nothing happened,” said an unnamed police officer, according to the website. Lead singer in the band, Nathan Leone, and Matthew’s twin brother, said he was due to meet up with his brother at a local bar, and as he arrived he saw his brother trying to stop the husband from hitting the woman.
“As he stepped away to call the police, the guy jumped him from behind and beat him severely, said Nathan Leone. “Him and his wife left my brother unconscious on the street and took off.”
Later, police arrested a 33-year-old man on a simple domestic assault charge, but have not yet charged him, or anyone else, for beating Mr Leone. The police first want to interview Matthew and gather information. According to Nathan Leon, doctors removed a portion of his brother’s skull to alleviate swelling. The bassist remains hospitalized but is expected to make a full recovery from all injuries.
“He’s conscious and talking and making sense, which he was not originally,” said Nathan Leon . “I think he’s improving on an hourly basis.” MNN wishes Matthew a speedy recovery as we looke forward to new music from Madina Lake !
You can help Matthew and his family by donating to his care fund @ pledgemusic.com. More on the band @ madinalake.com and on the incident @ ChicagoBreakingNews.com
UPDATE 7/5/10- Chicago police have now added more charges against Justin Pivec, the 33-year-old Ohio man, who was charged on Tuesday with the attack on the woman. Mr Pivec has also been charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm to Matthew Leone.
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