BALTIMORE — The bouncer seen in a video choking a man unconscious outside a Federal Hill bar has turned himself in.
Kevin Weaver, 41, turned himself in to police custody and is facing a first-degree aggravated assault charge.
This refers to an alleged assault that happened over the weekend outside the Cross Street Public House.
Charging documents say the victim began talking to a security guard that told him he would have to leave the bar. He then gets escorted to the front of the bar and asks Weaver if he had to leave and Weaver replied "yes."
The victim was being compliant and when he got to the door, Weaver allegedly pushed him outside. Charging documents say the victim asked Weaver not to put his hands on him.
This is where the video begins. It shows the victim face-to-face with Weaver.
At this point Weaver grabs him and places him in a chokehold.
The man repeatedly taps the bouncer's arm indicating he can no longer breathe.
Weaver then says, "ain't no tapping, you're going to sleep."
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Despite the man now being defenseless, the bouncer is seen ramming his head through the window of a parked car.
Only seconds later does the bouncer release the chokehold.
Afterwards, a separate security guard approaches and places the victims' hands behind his back.
Police later said they never received a call following the incident, but were made aware of the video, which is what prompted the investigation.
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Public House, meanwhile, said the bouncer was employed by a contracted security company, with whom they have since severed ties.
