Ravens fan Jack Callis charged with assaulting Commanders supporters

In Maryland, Jack Callis, a 24-year-old fan of the Baltimore Ravens, was arrested following an incident on October 13, 2023, where he assaulted two supporters of the Washington Commanders after their team's loss to the Ravens. The altercation, captured on video, showed Callis celebrating his team's victory by attacking the two men in Commanders jerseys, resulting in serious charges against him, including first-degree aggravated assault and three counts of second-degree assault. Following the incident, Callis surrendered to the police and was subsequently held on bail. During a bail review hearing, Baltimore Circuit Judge Yolanda A. Tanner decided to keep Callis in jail, citing concerns over his public safety risk due to known issues with drugs and alcohol. Judge Tanner expressed skepticism about the efficacy of outpatient treatment as a solution for his substance use disorder. Callis's attorney criticized the prosecution for moving quickly to obtain an indictment from a grand jury just two days after the initial bail hearing, calling it an unprecedented and unjust action against his client. Callis's defense attorney, Patrick Seidel, asserted that the case was being overly dramatized and emphasized that this incident occurred after a night of drinking outside a bar. He acknowledged Callis's struggles with alcohol and drugs but claimed there was a plan in place for treatment that would not require imprisonment. Seidel argued against the portrayal of his client as problematic, noting that individuals like Callis might face difficulties with alcohol but do not necessarily pose a threat to society. As the situation develops, Callis remains incarcerated in the Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center, waiting for his court appearance set for February 3, 2025. His counsel continues to challenge the prosecution's claims, attempting to secure a more favorable treatment plan for Callis's substance issues while questioning the urgency and motivations behind the legal actions taken against him.