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MMA Trainer on Trial for Roadside Attack: Victim Testifies of Life-Altering Confrontation

Read about the ongoing trial of an MMA trainer accused of a life-altering roadside attack. Victim testifies of the brutal confrontation that left him with lasting injuries. Stay updated on the developments of the case.

Key Points
MMA trainer accused of a roadside attack is on trial in Gaston County, NC.
Victim, Meredith Scruggs, testifies that the fight changed his life, leaving him with impaired vision, broken ribs, a punctured lung, staples in his head, and a fractured skull.
Accused, Kyle Gray, claims self-defense, stating that Scruggs threatened to kill him and put him in a hold.
Prosecution argues that Gray, trained in MMA, used his skills to inflict severe harm on Scruggs.

In a courtroom in Gaston County, North Carolina, the trial of a mixed martial arts (MMA) trainer accused of a brutal roadside attack is underway. The victim, Meredith Scruggs, spent six months in the hospital after the incident, which occurred four years ago. The accused, Kyle Gray, claims that his actions were in self-defense, stating that Scruggs threatened to kill him and put him in a hold. However, Scruggs, now 74, testified that the fight changed his life, leaving him with lasting injuries, including impaired vision, broken ribs, a punctured lung, staples in his head, and a fractured skull. The prosecution argues that Gray, trained in MMA, used his skills to inflict severe harm on Scruggs. The trial will continue in the coming days, with updates to follow.