2 Rhode Island Men Charged With Assault and Battery in Death of Patriots Fan

Published on December 23, 2023

BOSTON—Two Rhode Island men have been charged with assault and battery and disorderly conduct by Foxborough Police in connection with the recent death of a fan at a New England Patriots game. John Vieira, 59, and Justin Mitchell, 39, both of Warwick, R.I., were charged earlier this month after investigators said they punched 53-year-old Dale Mooney, of Newmarket, New Hampshire. Mooney was struck during an altercation at the Sept. 17 game, which ended in a 24–17 win by the visiting Miami Dolphins, investigators said. Mooney was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Criminal complaints filed earlier this month said both Mr. Vieira and Mr. Mitchell “did assault and beat Dale Mooney.” A lawyer for Mr. Mitchell did not immediately return a phone call. Court records didn’t indicate an attorney for Mr. Vieira....

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