Fort Wayne man sentenced for aggravated battery connected to ‘severely beaten’ man found in dumpster last year

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) – A 48-year-old Fort Wayne man learned his punishment Thursday for severely injuring a man and throwing him in a dumpster behind Pike’s Pub last year.

BACKGROUND: 1 in life-threatening condition, 1 in custody after ‘domestic disturbance’ on city’s south side Friday morning

Marcus Merriweather was initially charged with attempted murder, aggravated battery and kidnapping by using a vehicle. He later pleaded guilty to aggravated battery, kidnapping and auto theft in exchange for other charges being dismissed…

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