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« Upcoming work on Route 95 in Pawtucket | Today | Visit the landfill -- no, really! » November 16, 2007Former prison guard denies trooper assault charge
Journal photo/ Bill Murphy
James Proulx, right, during his arraignment.
James Proulx, 37, faces one count of felony assault and one count of misdemeanor reckless driving after a June 16 incident that left trooper Brendan Doyle in the hospital. During this morning's arraignment, Proulx's bail was reduced from $1 million with surety to $100,000 with surety. His lawyer, William Dimitri, had asked that the bail be reduced to $20,000 with surety, but Judge Gilbert V. Indeglia sided with a request from prosecutor James Baum for higher bail. Proulx must also surrender his passport. Proulx, wearing a suit, looked straight at the judge and said little other than giving his name and date of birth. Dimitri entered the plea on his behalf. Doyle suffered a serious head injury, went into a coma and was administered the Catholic church's sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, formerly known as Last Rites. His stepmother, Lori Doyle, attended the arraignment and said the trooper is doing "better and better in every aspect." She maintains a Web site providing updates on the trooper's progress.
Doyle was off duty, and leaving a restaurant with friends on Pine Street when they saw a car jump a curb and weave through a crowded street, according to the police. Doyle shouted at the driver, who eventually stopped at Pine and Dorrance Streets. Police say Doyle, 25, identified himself as a trooper and walked toward the car. Proulx got out and punched Doyle in the face, according to the police. The trooper fell backwards, hitting his head on the pavement. He spent three weeks at Rhode Island Hospital. Proulx faces a maximum of 21 years in prison. Posted by Jack Perry CommentsJim | November 16, 2007 11:16 AM link really since when was mcfaddens known as a place to eat more like he was leaving a bar and decided to be a tough guy. IM sorry i feel bad for him but if i was in a car and had a group of people coming at me i would come out swinging as well matt | November 16, 2007 8:22 PM link If found "guilty," I hope the judge sentences this animal to the maximum allowed by law. I grieve for Trooper Doyle and his family. They need and deserve justice. Padraic | November 17, 2007 12:12 AM link Wish I were on the jury, I'd put him in jail for life. Sentences are too short in this state, plus we need a three strikes you go to jail forever law. What's with reducing the bail, judge, this creep is an obvious danger to society. janet | November 17, 2007 5:18 AM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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Whats the percentage of people who plea guilty at a felony arraignment? Less than 1 tenth of 1% I'll wager.