Man in court for breaking Pittsburgh officer"s leg during bar fight

On a Wednesday, Jonathan Morin, 23, appeared in court for a preliminary hearing related to an incident that occurred earlier this month on the South Side of Pittsburgh. Morin is accused of breaking the leg of Sergeant Andrew Robinson during a bar brawl outside Oddballs on East Carson Street. His attorney, Phil DiLucente, claims that Morin did not intend to harm the officer but was trying to assist his brother amidst the chaos of the melee. DiLucente emphasized that Morin was not causing trouble at the bar and had left when the altercation began. He argued that the serious charges against Morin do not fully represent the situation, as it was a crowded and tumultuous environment. The attorney stated that Morin has no prior criminal record and poses no risk to the community, describing him as a good kid who made a judgment error in a moment of confusion. Sergeant Robinson is expected to undergo surgery and may miss 6-12 months of work due to his injuries. Although he was not present in the courtroom, he has expressed concerns about Morin's release from jail following the incident. DiLucente reiterated that there was no malicious intent on Morin's part and that he was merely trying to help. The preliminary hearing has been rescheduled for October 24, and DiLucente remains optimistic that the truth will emerge during the legal proceedings, despite the case's publicity potentially complicating matters.