Just as a hint, when the boy said the victim had “attacked” him, maybe it was suggested to be more than just assault. Perhaps he claimed the victim had tried, or succeeded, in *sexually* assaulting him.
That is a completely different deal, and would go a long way in explaining why the entire family pitched in and were so violent, and also why the D.A.’s office is hesitant.
Barnes, 51, was pumping gas for change at the Sunoco at 5338 N. Fifth St. on April 7 when he argued with a child who was trying to do the same. The child went home and told his family that Barnes had hit him, police said ...