Charges Dropped for Men in Fatal Gillette Stadium Fight

Charges against John Vieira and Justin Mitchell, two men from Rhode Island, have been dropped following their involvement in a fight at Gillette Stadium in 2023 that resulted in the death of Dale Mooney. The Norfolk County District Attorney's office decided to drop the charges of assault and battery and disorderly conduct 'in the interest of justice' after reviewing evidence including witness interviews and video footage. The altercation, which occurred during a Patriots-Dolphins game, was initiated by Mooney, who attacked Mitchell, leading to Vieira and Mitchell's actions in self-defense. Mooney's death was ruled a homicide due to a medical issue related to an irregular heartbeat, not due to trauma or the fight itself. Vieira's attorney expressed satisfaction with the decision, noting the evidence showed Vieira was trying to help another person. The DA's office has refrained from making further comments on the dropped charges.