Man charged in viral attack video after Ravens-Commanders game held without bail

BALTIMORE – Baltimore Ravens fan John Callis is accused Attack on two 23-year-old men He was held without bail in Federal Hill after a Ravens-Washington Commanders football game on Oct. 13, a judge ruled Wednesday.

Callis, 24, faces one count of first-degree assault and three counts of second-degree assault.

According to police, Callis was shown in a viral video wearing a Baltimore Ravens jersey and attacking the two men wearing Commanders jerseys. He turned into the police on Tuesday.

Callis’ attorney, Brian Thompson, argued that Callis would not flee.

“He has one of the most recognizable faces in the country right now,” Thompson said. “It wasn’t someone in their rational mind.”

Thompson also said Callis was “overwhelmed,” telling the judge, “As ugly as the video is, these are beatings. Nobody pulled out a weapon. Nobody pulled out a knife. These injuries simply do not rise to the level of first-degree assault.”

In an interview with WJZ outside court, Thompson elaborated.

“I don’t believe this is first-degree assault. I think it’s second-degree assault,” Thompson said. “First-degree assault requires serious bodily injury,” Thompson said.

Thompson says Callis had been drinking alcohol and cocaine and needed addiction treatment. He was denied the opportunity to be examined at the “One Promise” counseling and addiction education facility.

However, the judge will meet with both sides to discuss another residential treatment facility where she may consider releasing Callis.

“I think he needs help,” Thompson said. “The criminal justice system is designed to both punish and rehabilitate. He is a 24 year old boy. He clearly has a problem. He needs help.”

Judge LaTina Burse Greene said: “The evidence is strong.”

She called the attack on Commanders fans “clearly an unprovoked attack.”