Video: Final Suspect Sentenced In 2014 Huddle House Beating

CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – It’s been three years since an altercation at a West Point restaurant turned violent.

On Friday, the final suspect in the beating of a West Point man is sentenced.

Judge Jim Kitchens sentenced 26-year old Kent Davis, of Okolona, to ten years.

Davis pleaded guilty on Monday, to aggravated assault in connection with the August 2014 attack on Ralph Weems.

Weems and a group of his friends, allegedly exchanged words with Davis and two other men outside the West Point Waffle House.

The two groups once again crossed paths at the Huddle House.

That’s when investigators say Davis and two others attacked Weems, leaving him in a coma.

The number three plays a big role in Friday’s sentencing of 26-year old Kent Davis.

Davis is the third and final suspect to be sentenced in connection with the Huddle House beating of Marine and Iraq War Vet, Ralph Weems.

It’s also relevant because the sentencing closes a three year long case.

“He got ten years, with five suspended, and five to serve, with five years post release supervision,” says Assistant District Attorney Scott Rogillio.

David Knighten was with Weems the night of the altercation.

The Air Force Vet took the stand this morning, in the sentencing phase of the case.

He cleared some of the false narratives many believed were motives for the attack at the restaurant.

“Attacked Ralph Weems or you, simply because you were white?” Asks Assistant District Attorney Scott Rogillio.

“No.” Says Knighten.

“Did they attack you, in your opinion, because you were a member of the military?” Asks Rogillio.

“I don’t believe so, no.” Says Knighten.

“Was there even ever anything during this entire night brought up about your military service?” Asks Rogillio.

“Not at all.” Says Knighten.

Knighten says he’s glad he can start moving on with his life.

“It’s my hope that this community, this is a safe community, that we can, now that we have the convictions, we can proceed forward with our lives, heeling, and restoring, you know, the reputation of this community.”

Rogillio says Weems is doing well, but has a long way to go.

Weems’ family understands this is the best legal outcome.

“I think the judge said it best too. I don’t know who could say that they’re happy with what happened and the outcome, but they certainly understand the evidence that we had and they understood that this was the best outcome for them that we could get, and they are now moving on with the civil process, ” says Rogillio.

Knighten says he also understands that, but also believes this.

“In my eyes, my eyes, this is partial justice, even though law enforcement did the best they could with the information that they could obtain.”

Marquavious McMillian and Courtez  McMillian were also sentenced in connection with the Huddle House beating.