Witness Exposes Bar Owner's Cover-Up in Racist Biker Gang Attack

Witness Account Contradicts Bar Owner's Narrative

• 💡 A witness claims Pike's Pub owner Kelly Rost lied about a Black customer not paying his tab before being brutally attacked by racist bikers.
• 📌 The owner stated the melee originated after the Black man refused to pay his tab, a narrative now disputed by a witness who knows the victim.
• 💬 The witness stated the owner's boyfriend, who appeared drunk, told the regular customer he was cut off, not that he was being kicked out for not paying.

Allegations of Racial Motivation and Gang Involvement

• ⚠️ A witness reported that racial slurs were shouted at the victim during the attack, suggesting it was a hate crime.
• 🏍️ Many participants in the assault wore vests with "Outlaws" imprinted on them, indicating affiliation with a motorcycle club known to the DOJ as an outlaw motorcycle gang.
• ✊ The witness stated the victim was never trying to leave without paying, as he was a regular customer who always paid his tab.

Analysis of the Attack and Legal Implications

• ⚖️ The discussion highlights that even if the bar tab was unpaid, physical assault is not an appropriate response and could lead to severe legal consequences.
• 💥 The attack involved eight individuals ganging up on one man, with one biker throwing the first punch, escalating into a brutal beating.
• 🚨 Police were dispatched to the bar for an "intoxicated subject," and the victim was taken to the hospital in fair condition.

Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs and Ongoing Investigation

• 🔍 The Outlaws Motorcycle Club has roots tracing back to 1935 and is classified by the DOJ as a gang using its club as a conduit for criminal enterprise, including drug and weapons trafficking.
• 🕵️ The Fort Wayne chapter has been the subject of multiple FBI investigations, and the Allen County Sheriff's Department has assigned a detective to the case.
• 🗣️ The spokesperson for the Sheriff's Department stated the investigation is in its early stages, and the possibility of federal authorities assisting in the probe of the racially motivated hate crime is being considered.