Lowell Bar Shut Down For 90 Days Over Massive Brawl
LOWELL (CBS) - The Lowell nightclub that was the site of a massive brawl just lost its liquor license for three months.
In February, police arrested 14 people following the fight inside Fortunato's Restaurant.
According to officers, people were throwing chairs, tables, and beer bottles.
Three police officers were hurt in the melee.
When the restaurant reopens, the city will require its closing time to be moved up from 2 am to 11 pm.
WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Carl Stevens reports
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George Jabour, a lawyer for Fortunato's owner Yousef Ayyab says his client is embarrassed by what happened, but argues the punishment goes too far.
"I feel that it was a pretty harsh penalty. Because of all the publicity and coverage, the parties had to make an example out of him when they shouldn't have," Jabour told WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Carl Stevens.
He says his client is considering whether to appeal.
