Movie Theater Seat Dispute Leads to Violent Altercation in Florida
Imagine a typical trip to the movies turning into an all-out brawl. Well, it happened at a Florida movie theater. A simple favor, asking someone to sit in their assigned seat, escalated into a violent incident. This shocking encounter was captured on camera for all to see.
The Broward County Sheriff’s Office recently released a cellphone video that documented a 27-year-old named Jesse Montez Thorton II violently attacking a 63-year-old man, Marc Cohen, at the AMC theater in Pompano Beach on July 10.
VIP Ticket Leads to Unpleasant Surprise
Cohen had bought VIP tickets for a special movie date with his wife. These tickets promised advance seating for the film. However, their fun night took a bad turn when they found Thorton and another woman occupying their VIP seats. After politely asking them to move, things took a hostile turn, according to the police.
A Calm Request Turns Violent
As seen in the video footage, Thorton confronted Cohen, even standing up and getting in his face. This aggressive move caused Cohen to lose his balance on the theater steps. Within seconds, the situation turned physical, with Thorton repeatedly punching Cohen in the face as he stood above him.
Quick Response from Shocked Bystanders
Witnesses, shocked by the sudden violence, rushed to help the victim. They managed to remove the irate attacker from the scene swiftly.
Injuries and Escape
The sheriff’s office described the attack as “callous.” The victim, Marc Cohen, suffered several head and face injuries and was promptly taken to the hospital for treatment. After the incident, Thorton and the woman he was with fled the scene. However, after a two-month-long investigation, authorities arrested Thorton in Fort Lauderdale.
Legal Consequences
Jesse Montez Thorton II now faces one count of battery with great bodily harm. He was transported to jail and is set to face legal repercussions for the violent movie theater altercation.
In summary, a request to take an assigned seat turned into a physical confrontation that left one man injured and another facing serious legal consequences.