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WHAT IN THE WORLD IS WRONG WITH THE SAN DIEGO DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE? HOW DID THEY ALLOW  PSYCHO AND PSYCHETTE  TO POST BAIL AND BE WALKING AROUND FREE AFTER NEWS CAMERAS CAPTURED THIS BRUTAL ATTACK ON TAPE.  OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM IS IN NEED OF SOME BIG CHANGES. 

The hero in this mess is the gentleman that was being interviewed.  Had he not grabbed the attacker, the Fox reporter would have likely been much more severely injured.  The wife also needs to be charged with battery for the face-strike with her water bottle.

Hopefully the prosecutor in this case will immediately move for a bond revokation as a result of this maniac's post-release threats.

Prosecute, convict, and then export this little terrorist back to the sandbox he came from.

As much as most people who are the targets of reporters (whether for good or bad)would much rather the reporter NOT be there in the first place, this incident was completely uncalled for, and should be cause for a no-bond hold on the perpetrators who inflicted the assault.  Reporters in the news often exceed normalcy when trying to get the best story or the higheset ratings.  That generally would be deemed a civil violation.  But the senseless beating the crew took as a result of their "investigative" work which ultimately is a benefit to us all, is purely driven by hate, greed, and with criminal intent.  We could go on to focus some attention to these animals' nationality or heritage, but for now, we should focus on what's been captured on the camera and what the investigation was stemming from in the first place.  Wishing Mattes a full and expeditious recovery.

You're absolutely right.  This entire incident was great not only for the local Fox franchise, but also the network, and the individual reporter.  It's garnered international attention, and provided another feather in the cap of our nation of tabloid journalists.  The bottom line is, and always has been, ratings and advertising revenues.  Whatever it takes to garner viewers, as the viewership and ratings escalate, so do the advertising rates.  Advertisers, logically, go where the viewers are.

If the reporter/victim in this incident hasn't consulted with an attorney already, I'd bet he will pretty quickly.  They'll be hovering around outside his office door, business cards in hand.  This is a civil attorney's erotic dream.  The little camel-jockey prizefighter in this mess better hope he's judgement-proof because the American litigation system is about to take a big, drawn-out, dump on him.  Got any dreams?  We'll take those, too.

However, all is not lost.  He can always strap dynamite to himself and go back to the family business as a suicide bomber.  Or, go to work at 7-11.

    I agree with the outrage expressed here and also concur with the suggestion that the DA revoke bail...I do not however believe race comments are needed. Ones race doesn't make him or her a criminal. These 2 are criminals because they chose to be and now hopefully will pay the price but again it's not their race that made them that way...it was their choice.

I just watched the report on the attack of reporter John Mattes. I wish him a speedy recovery. I was shocked and appauled that this lunitic Sam Suleiman and his ignorant wife are allowed to walk free on bail. They both should have the book thrown at them in court. Hopefully it won't get brushed under the rug with  "First Offence" crap and they walk away with slaps on the wrists. These two 'people' (and I use that word lightly) are menaces to society and are just another type of terrorist. They should be locked up and then throw away the key.  As Mr. Mattes is an attourney, I assume he will be going after them in civil court.  I hope he financially ruins the 2 of them.   I am from Canada, but I will be following this story with great interest. Again, I hope that Mr. Mattes feels better soon and all the best.

Some of the other news outlets are reporting Assad "Sam" Suleiman as a Realtor. I have just checked the California Association of Realtors Database, and Sam, Assad - whatever is not a Realtor.

Does he hold a Real Estate License? It should be immediately revoked since he has just committed a felony on camera.

Also, his business license for the city & state should be revoked immediately.

Lastly.....send him & his psychotic wife here to Nevada.....we have places for people like that......

I am a Realtor in San Diego and I logged onto the California Department of Real Estate website to check to see if they have a valid license. Both of them have a salespersons license that are not associated with a Broker. If they are conducting real estate business then it is not legal without having the licenses hung with a Broker.

How sad it is indeed that outrage has to turn to bigotry on these forums.

It can make it look like all of us who are offended by the assailants' actions are small-minded.

This idiot did hold an active California RE license at one time, but currently the license is in a non-working status. The licensee holder may not perform acts for which a real estate license is required in California.  This guy and his wife are BAD news all around. They should both go to jail for a long time, I say on attempted murder charges, the *** was lloking for a gun and I am sure shw would have pulled the trigger. Below is the information directly from the California Real Estate website. SALESPERSON
Name:	Suleiman, Assad
Mailing Address:	6755 MIRA MESA BLVD PMB 123 159 SAN DIEGO, CA 92121
License ID:	01257652
Expiration Date:	05/11/07
License Status:	LICENSED NBA
Original License Date:	05/12/99 (Unofficial -- taken from secondary records)
Former Name(s):	Suleiman-Khel, Assad
Employing Broker:	NO CURRENT EMPLOYING BROKER
Comment:	NO DISCIPLINARY ACTION
	11/13/00 - CONDITIONAL LICENSE SUSPENSION. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS NOT FILED.
	03/08/01 - CONDITIONAL SUSPENSION REMOVED. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS MET.
	>>>> Public information request complete <<<<

Is there any way to tell what realtor he is employed with?  And what does his crazy wife do for a living besides being a professional harrasser?

JB Bruce your a crackpot

I think that the syco should be and jail along with the lunatick animal of wife he has I think she hade a realy bad PMS but a relly bad one to do that the guy from the camera should of *** slap her. I wonder how many people would still be alive if people like him don't stay in jail but no inted they give them chance to do what they dind't finish doing in the first place I would be scare to stay there. But N-E way's if the police department dosen't think the way there is not much think we could do.

I watched a little of Mattes being interviewed by Larry King and how he's not going to 'back down' on investigating this 'person' who attacked him.

With the DA allowing this guy free on bond made me wonder how long until Mattes widow is on Larry King talking about her husband after that psycho kills Mattes.

Seriously, I forsee a CNN truck talking about someone being killed by this lunatic.

Anonymous,

That should correctly read, "JBRUCE, you're a crackpot." 

And, anonymous, you're a dumbshit.  ;)