Jonathan Pentland Suspended From Duties At Fort Jackson After Assaulting Black Man
Jailed U.S. Army sergeant Jonathan Pentland, 42, has been suspended from his instructor duties at Fort Jackson after aggressively assaulting a Black man in a Columbia, South Carolina neighborhood.
As we reported, Pentland, a white man, aggressively confronted the Black man, who he says he’s never seen in the neighborhood and became worried after seeing him lingering around for 15 minutes. However, it’s reported that the Black man lives in the community as well. After verbally berating the young man, Pentland ended up shoving him — leading to his arrest and charges of assault and third-degree battery.
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To add on to his list of consequences, Pentland has now been suspended from his duties as an instructor at Fort Jackson, pending a complete investigation and outcome fo the criminal charges against him. Commander Brig. Gen. Milford Beagle, Jr. stated, “Soldier conduct on and off duty must be exemplary to retain the trust of our communities and our nation. Fort Jackson continues to work with and support Sheriff Lott, our local law enforcement professionals, and community & civil leadership as this case moves forward.”
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