Bouncer Claims He Was Bitten By Pathon

Sat., Feb. 28, 1998

Associated Press

A bouncer at a Kirkland restaurant-nightclub has filed a lawsuit against Jerome Pathon, contending the University of Washington football star bit him on the head in an altercation.

Karl Hackett filed his lawsuit Friday, seeking unspecified damages from the wide receiver for pain, discomfort and emotional distress.

Pathon, 22, already faced a charge of criminal assault in the incident. He entered an Alford plea in Kirkland Municipal Court on Jan. 27, in which he did not technically admit guilt but conceded that a jury would likely convict him. He was given a six-month deferred jail sentence.

Local journalism is essential.

Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below. Gifts processed in this system are tax deductible.

Meet Our Journalists

Jesse Tinsley

Meet Jesse Tinsley. As a certified drone pilot, this veteran Spokesman-Review photographer often can be seen capturing beautiful aerial photographs of our region. Sometimes though, the job requires getting down with the dogs.
Jim Meehan

Jim Meehan is no stranger to Zag Nation. As the lead writer covering the Gonzaga men’s basketball team, he tells the stories behind the game and gets fans a bit closer to their favorite players.
Molly Quinn

There is no artist in Spokane like Molly Quinn. Her whimsical style is instantly recognizable to readers of The Spokesman-Review. She has painted gorgeous illustrations that instantly elevate the journalism accompanying it. She brings to life the stories that defy photography. She makes our pages better.
Rob Curley

Spokesman-Review editor Rob Curley loves to talk with people and learn about their lives, whether it's a best-selling author or a stranger he meets downtown on his walk to lunch. It's that inquisitive nature combined with a playful sense of storytelling that helps make our newspaper different than most.

Bouncer Claims He Was Bitten By Pathon

Jesse Tinsley

Jim Meehan

Molly Quinn

Rob Curley

Updated: The Rams just traded for Myles Garrett, and the Seahawks should not care | Commentary

Nembhard brothers among Gonzaga quartet named to Canada player pool

Updated: Jackson Cox named Northwest League pitcher of the week; Gabriel Hughes makes rehab appearance | Spokane Indians notebook