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Man Charged With Felonious Assault in Ohio Dog Park Shooting
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- Emmanuel Mathews is charged with felonious assault for shooting David Mattai, 55, at an Ohio dog park.
- Mathews’ trial begins Feb. 16 in Geauga County Court of Common Pleas.
- Mattai’s pretrial hearing is Oct. 28 at Chardon Municipal Court.
- If convicted, Mathews faces five to fifteen years, while Mattai could receive up to six months jail.
- Law professor Michael Benza says Ohio law bars self-defense when a defendant helped start the fight.