Crime & Safety
Giants Owner's Nephew is Charged with Assault
The 22-year old nephew of John Mara, who lives in New Castle, turned himself into Fairfield, CT police on Friday for allegedly hitting a man with a bottle at a New Year's Eve party, according to police.
The 22 year-old nephew of Giants owner John Mara turned himself into police on Friday on charges that he allegedly hit a man over the head with a bottle at a New Year's Eve party, according to release sent by the
The suspect, whose name is also John Mara, is charged with first-degree assault and second-degree breach of peace. He posted a $150,000 bond and is due to appear in court on March 8.
Mara is a New Castle resident; his home is located in the Mount Kisco postal zone.
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According to police, the incident occurred on Fairfield Beach Road near Fairfield University and the victim, whose name has not been released, received "serious life-threatening injuries that required immediate surgery."
Both Mara and the victim are Fairfield University students, police said Monday.
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Mara's lawyer Willam Dow told The Journal News that Mara plans to plead not guilty to the charges. A spokesperson for the Giants said no comment would be released by the team.
A branch of the Mara family also has Bedford ties, including actresses Kate and Rooney Mara, reports have noted.
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