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Englewood Restaurateur Acquitted in Six Charges
Steve Ruth owner of the Captain's Club and Leisure Inn in Englewood was acquitted in Charlotte County Circuit Court of all six felony charges. He was found not guilty on three battery and aggravated assault charges and acquitted on false imprisonment charges by directed verdicts. Ruth testified his actions were to protect property and his mother after a break in. The trial included conflicting testimony and cross examination limits.
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Steve Ruth
Captain’s Club
Leisure Inn
Englewood
Charlotte County
Richard Stanley
Ruth
Diane McGuire
Ms. McGuire
Debbie McGuire King
James Baggott
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