Not Guilty Verdict for Nationally Renowned AI Engineer Charged With Two Counts Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon

Our client is a pioneer in the AI world with high security clearance worldwide in countless industries. In October of 2023 his girlfriend was walking her dog when she was verbally accosted by a man who was also walking his dog. She fled back to her home and told our client what had happened. A few months later, while again walking the dog, the woman and our client encountered this man. The client wanted to speak with the man to get an understanding of why he behaved that way and to get some assurances that his girlfriend was safe in the park. The man responded with rage and motioned as if he had a weapon. Fearing for his safety, our client took out a gun in self-defense. The man called the police. Our client was subsequently charged with two counts of assault by means of a dangerous weapon in violation of G.L. c. 265 section 15B. A conviction would result in him losing his security clearances and likely losing his job. We hired an investigator who located witnesses dating back to 2002 who had violent interactions with this man. A judge permitted us to use that evidence at trial. Our client was acquitted of all charges.

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