Brian Bartels, Man Accused Of Instigating Crowd During Pittsburgh Riot, Seeking Probation
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The young man who kicked in the windshield of a Pittsburgh Police vehicle during last May's riot in downtown is looking to avoid prison time.
According to the Tribune-Review, the attorney for Brian Bartels is asking the court for probation.
Investigators say it was Bartels' actions that instigated the riot.
In a sentencing memorandum, Bartels' attorney cites his remorsefulness, being a first time offender, and the low risk of him doing it as a reason to avoid being sentenced to jail time.
