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Trial date set for Newton Falls councilman accused of pointing gun at brother
The second ward councilman's defense has requested a jury trial.
Wednesday, June 21st 2023, 5:57 PM EDT
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John Baryak
The Newton Falls Councilman accused of pointing a gun at and threatening his brother will go to trial next month.
Wednesday, a judge set a July 19th trial date for John Baryak on charges of aggravated menacing and domestic violence.
The charges stem from a December 2022 complaint in Newton Falls Municipal Court. Baryak's brother told deputies that the two got into an argument related to money. The complaint says at some point during the argument, John Baryak pointed a loaded gun at his brother and threatened to kill him.
The brother said he is from California but was in town and staying with Baryak's at the time.
The second ward councilman's defense has requested a jury trial.