Witnesses Claim Tenn. Man Who Died After 'Altercation' with Security Guard Was Attacked From Behind: Family

"They 100 percent claim that Austin's back was turned the entire time in this incident," Austin Turner's father, Joshua Turner, tells PEOPLEAustin Turner was allegedly struck by a security guard in the early morning hours of February 18th in Nashville, Tenn., causing him to lose consciousness and fall to the ground

"He was not trying to fight anybody, he was walking away from the entryway without any kind of aggression or anything," Meagan claims. 26-Year-Old in Coma with 'Irreversible' Injuries After Alleged Altercation with Security Guard at Nashville Bar Richard Cornelius, 36, has been charged with aggravated assault in connection with the incident, but has since been released on bond. According to a statement from theBen Powers, Cornelius' attorney, said in a statement to PEOPLE: "Mr. Cornelius is innocent of the allegations in the criminal charge against him. And we are eager to have our day in court so we can address the misrepresentations surrounding the night in question.

When previously reached by PEOPLE, Tin Roof CEO Bob Franklin said in a statement: "We can’t comment on an ongoing investigation, but we are fully cooperating to aid law enforcement in their efforts and will continue to do so. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Austin Turner."

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