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Bouncer breaks vertebrae in fight

A bouncer at the Globe Bar and Grill broke three vertebrae in a fight with an unruly customer this weekend. Jason Hogan, a regular bouncer the Globe, was removing a rowdy patron from the bar on Friday. As he turned around to go back into the bar, the man attacked him from behind and locked his arms around Hogan’s neck, according to witnesses. The two fell to the ground, where Hogan hit his head. He was taken to the emergency room where doctors determined he’d broken his C3, C4 and C5 vertebrae. James Fountain, co-owner of the Globe, said Hogan is about 80 percent paralyzed, but doctors are optimistic. Hogan is conscious and able to speak, according to Fountain. “They have high hopes for him,” Fountain said. “He’s a strong dude. He’s a tough guy. If anyone can rehabilitate from it he can.” Hogan has a GoFundMe page requesting $100,000. Fountain said there will be numerous community events and fundraisers. Fountain said he expected Hogan to press charges against his assailant.