She sent me the video last night and I got the ok to post it, Johnson wrote on Facebook on April 13. Black man SHOVED by Jonathan Pentland doing OK as Fort Jackson Sergeant is charged with assault. Both are doing ok but still processing. He . COLUMBIA, S.C. A judge found suspended Fort Jackson Army Sgt. The goal is simple: to create an Army that welcomes diversity. Prior to his station in South Carolina, Pentland was stationed at Fort Drum in New York as part of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI). Jonathan Pentland, 42, was identified after the Monday video went viral showing his altercation with the young man at the Lakes at Barony Place - a gated community in Richland County located in the Summit neighborhood. Racism and intimidation are two things that should never be stood for, especially not in the military. On Apr 17 @codeofvets tweeted: "I stand with #JonathanPentland for prote.." - read what others are saying and join the conversation. Cassie Pentland, his wife, can also be heard shouting at the black man and telling him police have already been called when he tells them to alert authorities. Pentland has been a drill sergeant at Fort Jackson Army Base since at least 2019 Fort Jackson Commanding General Milford Beagle, Jr, had already posted to Twitter to announce that the video would . According to its website, the installation, named for Andrew Jackson, is a U.S. Army Training Center. Photos show that Pentland has been a drill sergeant at Fort Jackson in South Carolina since at least 2019. Walk away. He said he would not be naming the victim but confirmed the young man was not a juvenile, adding that he will not face any charges. The recording begins with Pentland, a U.S. Army sergeant first class, asking a Black man what he's doing in the area. eventAction: 'click_ads' View our online Press Pack. Engage via Email. Please stay out of the area," the tweet read. He appeared before a magistrate Friday morning in Columbia. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), ", News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. He said McDaniels and Investigator Vicki Raines interviewed the suspect, witnesses, the victim and family members to put the case together. I didn't do nothing to your wife but speak. Read More . Kids in England had to wear masks at school because No10 'didn't want an argument' with Nicola Sturgeon - Don't just stick to the Malbec! JP:I'm about to throw you out You wanna bet. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { Clearly Jonathan Pentland committed a hate crime assault as well as several threats. A US soldier charged with assaulting a black man outside his South Carolina home for being "in the wrong neighborhood" has been suspended by Army authorities at Fort Jackson. 'Sheriff Lott realizes the importance of putting out correct information quickly as there has been a lot of incorrect information distributed through Facebook and other social media,' the department added in their release. You picked a fight with some random young lady and she is one of our neighbors. For other inquiries, Contact Us. D: I didn't do anything to her and I didn't do anything to her. Gen. Milford Beagle Jr. declared on Friday that the military will let the civilian criminal justice system play out in the assault and battery charge lodged against Jonathan Pentland to avoid meddling with the merits of the case. Richland County Sheriff's Dept. Born in Maitland, New South Wales, he commenced service as a Lighthorseman with the Australian Imperial Force in 1915, and saw action at Gallipoli.He transferred to the Royal Flying Corps the following year, rising to captain. The individual we arrested was the aggressor. He said investigators worked with the victims father. Some like it, NOT! The video in itself is very disturbing and has helped tremendously in our investigation. He then tells him he is aggressing on the neighborhood, and then as Deandre begins walking down the sidewalk, Pentland violently shoves him in the shoulder, lifting him off his feet. There is zero doubt in Michael B. Jordan's mind who PEOPLE's next Sexiest Man Alive should be: He thinks Creed III costar Jonathan Majors has all the assets for the title. Jonathan Pentland, a 42-year-old Army drill sergeant at Fort Jackson, S.C., has been charged with third-degree assault, also known as simple assault, in connection with a viral video that appeared . Gen. Milford Beagle Jr., Fort Jacksons commander, said in a statement: The leaders at Fort Jackson in no way condone the behavior depicted in the video posted recently. Sign this petition to urge the US Army to discharge Pentland from military duty. Jonathan . The man responds that he lives in the area, which Pentland insists is not the case because it is a 'tight knit community'. The victim is not facing charges. The only thing he did was be black while walking!! He said the evidence was presented to the solicitors office and a magistrate and they determined the charge against Pentland. The public outrage and fury against Pentland and his wife, who was also heard making remarks in the video, culminated in their house being vandalized. pic.twitter.com/LYAVzL2FaE, Angry Staffer (@Angry_Staffer) April 13, 2021, After hundreds of Twitter users sent the video to accounts associated with Fort Jackson, many accusing Pentland of displaying racist behavior and asking if the Army condoned it, Fort Jackson Commanding General Milford Beagle Jr. tweeted, This is by no means condoned by any service member. Pentland's attorney ruled out discharge in a phone interview with Army Times." They didnt kick him out and they didnt bump him down a paygrade. The house was a new construction when they bought it. The video in itself is very disturbing and has helped tremendously in our investigation. They were moved to another location and the neighborhood is being closed off except to residents. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Target: Brig. Stitely said that Pentland is not appealing his conviction. "@CuomoPrimeTime Get after this extremist in the military at Fort Jackson Staff Sergeant Jonathan Pentland, US Army, 1-61 Infantry Regiment Basic Training," one tweet read. A light fixture attached to the home was also reported broken. JP: You're in the wrong neighborhood motherf****r. Get out. Twitter, Im told this super douche lives in The Summit in Columbia, South Carolina. Do you know the victim? Their house was built by the developments planners, DR Horton, in 2019, Richland County public records reveal. A few were seen speaking through bullhorns and most were recording the event on their cell phones. Gen. Beagle, Jr had said on Twitter: 'This is by no means condoned by any service member. It starts with Pentland telling Deandre, Go away right now. Deandre tells Pentland to call the police and Pentlands wife, Cassie Pentland, tells him theyve already been called. 'That's what I was doing, walking to my house,' he continues. ET: The identity of the white aggressor in the viral video has been confirmed to be 42-year-old Army sergeant Jonathan Pentland, and several developments have followed. Pentland was charted with third-degree assault and battery. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. He asks Pentland if he is an officer of the law, and Pentland replies, Im about to throw you out. Get out., Pentland was later released on bond. If you recognize him, please DM me I want to make sure the name I have is accurate before I blast it all over social media. U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Captain Jonathan Pentland, 42, has been arrested and charged with third-degree assault. You picked a fight with some random young lady thats one of our neighbors. Deandre can be heard telling her that he didnt pick a fight with anyone, and that he was the one who had someone run up to him. The video ends as Johnson and her friend walk up and intervene. You need to be convicted in a general court-martial of violating any of a number of provisions outlined in the Uniform Code of Military Justice. D: Dude if you touch me. Contents. Sgt. The case was given to investigators on Tuesday. 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"Fort Jackson continues to work with and support Sheriff Lott our local law enforcement professionals, and community & civil leadership as this case moves forward.". The two continue arguing, with Pentland denying that he has hit Deandre. Im about to show you what I can do. 1st Class Jonathan Pentland (left) and John Walter Miles (right). D: That's what I was doing from my house. He has also been suspended from his instructor duties after video of the incident went viral. Shirell Johnson, one of the black women who came to see the commotion, shared the video on Facebook after the woman who initially filmed it - identified as Lady Shadae - shared it with her. JP: Get out of my face! Demonstrators flocked to the street outside Pentland . 1st Class Anthony Hewitt, an Army spokesperson, said Miles was an infantryman who served in the Army National Guard from Oct. 2010 to June 2011, and the regular Army from June 2011 to Sept. 2020. By Ariel Zilber and Harriet Alexander For Dailymail.com and Matthew Wright For Dailymail.com, Published: 06:07 GMT, 16 April 2021 | Updated: 13:55 GMT, 16 April 2021. Lott said the video was the evidence needed to charge Pentland. She previously worked at Axios covering breaking news. Please stay out of the area. 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Richland County Sheriff . 15, 2021 at 5:26 PM PDT. Pentland then asks him, What is it that you are doing here? and Deandre replies, Walking. Pentland then says, Then walk. Deandre can be heard saying he is walking back to his house, and Pentlands wife cuts in and says, Well youve been here like 15 minutes now, and both Pentlands then tell him to keep walking. ', The three-minute clip shows Pentland repeatedly scream at Deandre - to 'go away now.'. Move on. D: Nobody picked a fight when someone ran up on me CP: All I heard was you fighting and her defending herself. ', Pentland pictured in uniform. Goal: Discharge Jonathan Pentland from military service with the US Army. Who was the RCSD supervisor who issued the directive not to proceed with assault charges? 'This is the most ridiculous thing I've seen!' Published Apr 26, 2021 3:56 PM EDT. The Facebook profile shows photos of his kids and pictures with his wife. Fort Jackson Commander Brig. Pentland responds: I'm about to do something to youYou're in the wrong neighborhood motherf****r get out. The comments below have been moderated in advance. The US Department of Justice is also investigating the matter. }); JP: There is only one way out of here and it is right over there. Video of a young Black man went viral after he was harassed by Jonathan Pentland, a U.S. Army sergeant, for "being in the wrong neighborhood." We talk to Sha. Newsweek has contacted Richland County Sheriff's Department for further comment. The sheriff said no special considerations were given whatsoever to Pentland. "While RCSD has always supported peaceful protests, criminal acts will not be tolerated and those who committed this vandalism will face consequences," the sheriff's department added. We are all humans. eventAction: 'load' The behavior seemingly demonstrated by Pentland in the video is both shameful and dangerous. 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