The former Marathon School assistant principal accused of assaulting a disabled veteran from West Bridgewater at a Plainville casino two years ago decided to share his side of the story with the Independent the day before the anniversary of the incident.
Eric Mitchell was officially charged with assault and battery on a person over age 60 or with a disability with injury to Bryan Gallagher. Gallagher claimed that Mitchell assaulted him on Feb. 19, 2024, at the Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville by striking his face and pushing his body and head into a slot machine. Mitchell was arraigned on June 5, 2024. He pleaded not guilty and was released on personal recognizance, according to court records.
On May 14, 2025, Thomas L. Finigan, first justice of the Wrentham District Court, ruled “sufficient facts found but continued without a finding until 5/12/27.” According to the state website, “continuance without a finding” means that “criminal case is continued to a date certain without the formal entry of a guilty finding.” in cases where there is a probation violation following this ruling, the defendant can face revocation of the continuance, entry of a finding of guilty and a sentence imposition, according to mass.gov…