Brian Stow Update: Drink Special Cancelled
The website, created by Brian Stow's family and friends, provides status updates on his condition, which unfortunately remains critical. Doctors were keeping Stow sedated, to prevent seizures and brain swelling. Since he has apparently been seizure free for a few days, the doctors will slowly lower his sedation, and hopefully he will be able to respond to commands shortly.
In the meantime, the Dodgers cancelled the promotion offering half-priced alcoholic drinks during various games. On Thursday at 4 p.m., the Dodgers will hold a news conference, to discuss all of the additional security measure that have been implemented following the attack upon Stow, including the hiring of former LA Police Chief William Bratton.
There have been some comments to our prior posts as to how so many people could watch this beating and not assist Stow. It is not known how long the incident lasted. It could have been a matter of seconds, and not enough time for anyone to really react. Also, the bystander effect could be a reason. There is a belief among psychologists that the larger the number of persons watching an incident unfold, the less likely they are to intervene. See Kitty Genovese murder.
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