Johnny Rittenberry, 40, of Warren, recently entered the plea in front of Judge Mark Fratarcangelli in 40
th District Court. He had been scheduled for a Jan. 13 pretrial but that has been adjourned in lieu of a presentence interview, according to court records. No sentenced date was given in court records.
The charge is punishable by up to 93 days in jail and a $500 fine.
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On Dec. 22, 2019, Rittenberry threw his drink on Shawn Kubic, who laid unconscious of Kapones Sports Tavern on Harper Avenue. Kubic seconds before was punched in the face while he wasnât looking by Hatum Akrawi after some type of argument inside the bar. Kubic, 47, of St. Clair Shores, died five days later from striking his head on the floor.