Just the smirk on her face makes me sick. I hope justice will be served.

Real tough guys picking on people that can't protect themselves. These are the guys that don't have the balls to pick on somebody their size one on one. Maybe our justice system will act properly and put these guys in jail to get pay back.

So much for, United and Equal People! May these three - "Miner, Bolt, and Patton" enjoy a long jail time.

These individuals are absolutely DISGUSTING and I'm ashamed to know that they live in the same area as I do! I wish they could endure the same HATE punishment that they've inflicted on these innocent victims but, since that isn't possible, I hope they AT LEAST serve time behind bars!

They make me sick. Bunch of cowards.

Two sides to EVERY STORY!!!!!!!

This is really sad. Come on, we are in 2013. If you cannot learn to function in society with all kinds of people then quit now. If you did indeed do the things that were mentioned in this article, please be certain to keep yourself out of most social and work circles. This kind of behaviors is highly, highly unacceptable. And if you go to jail, best wishes. It will be rough.

That smirk makes me want to beat the crap out of her! I ope they get jail time.

Looks like Miner has quite the criminal background. Maybe this will keep him in jail a little longer. Susan has an on-line resume that indicates she is a preschool teacher. Nice.

77777777777777777777777, REALLY?? There ARE two sides to every story but I'm gonna' guess this one is pretty clear-cut!

These are B.S. trumped up charges. It doesnt mention anywhere in this article how one of the male "victims" hit Patton in her face and began attacking her before miner and bolt stepped in to stop the "victims from hitting patton any further. Because the "vicitms" were gay men st.charles authorities felt the need to charge it as a "hate crime". Complete B.S. Learn the facts before you comment and judge.

Amaen dented!!!!!! Like I said before. ..TWO SIDES TO EVERY STORY!!!!

Dented:

Instead of waiting for a cab, the trio opted to talk home, but as they walked across the parking lot, a gray-colored Mazda pulled up next to the victims and stopped, police said. Patton got out of the vehicle and again confronted the 26-year-old female victim, but her two male companions stepped between them to protect her, and they were struck by Patton.
Per the above the victims left on there own. This whole thing should have stopped then

One of the victims was able to pull out a cellphone and call 9-1-1 and told the suspects that police were on their way. Patton, Bolt and Miner then got back into their vehicle and drove away, police said.
The a bove is why I say they ran, if there is another side of the story why did they leave? They could have stayed and waited for the police to give there side of the story.

Dented: Chill I am not judging, I am just asking questions that do not make sense to me and some of co-workers here.

If you knew me, I am the last person to judge anyone, let alone something that I was not a witness too.

Dent and 77777777
Yes, there is always another side to every story, you two seem to have the other side of this story. This is the form to let all of us know the other side.

Please do not think that I believe that Saint Charles is the perfect place to live, it is not, I am not like the rest of Saint Charles with my head buried in the sand. This town has issues and problems just like every other town in the US does. If half of Saint Charles with their smart phones download a police scanner app and tuned to the Tri-Cities. I bet there would be a increase in heart attacks. I am one that listens it when I cannot get to sleep at night, there is a lot stuff happening in Saint Charles that I hear, but never see in any of the local papers.

Ms. Patton sounds like she had a few too many and made some bad choices. The two other guys are probably wishing they didn't hook up with her that night. My suggestion to all of them is to move into Chicago and get some gay friends. You're all 31 years old and need to move out of your parent's suburb. St Charles is a beautiful place to raise kids when you're ready to grow up. I hope the victims will forgive them and drop the charges. After all, no one was really hurt. C'mon!.

Jim, I'm sorry that I didn't acknowledge that gays are part of every community and should be treated as equals. I'm not sure that the victims in this case are even gay. We have heard people-especially when they're a little tanked, make a gay slur at someone even though they are not homosexual. Being from a more urban environment, I often wonder about 31year olds in remote burbs like St. Charles carrying on like they're in the Wild West. My gut feeling is they wouldn't behave like this if they were in boys town or any other gay community. The numbers would would be stacked against them.

At 1.45am all kinds of stupid stuff is happening everywhere. Ask the police.

Funny, Bolt used to live in a very gay neighborhood in Chicago... Methinks the lady doth protest too much!

Get a life you losers. Mind your own business and deal with your own problems. Ooh wait that's this pussy ass town for you

I hope they all end up in prison for a very long time. Their actions not only affected the ones immediately involved, but innocent children as well. Absolutely selfish and disgusting!

Listen up everyone, there truly is two sides to every story.... There was a fight, and it had nothing to do with being gay nor not being gay. It just so happens that someone involved n this incident was gay. There is nothing wrong with being gay, and for those involved i dont think it matters was sexual orientation you are, it just so happend that someone was gay. A fight happened, nut it had nothing to do with being gay or not being gay! So before anyone passes judgement, or tries to think they know what they are talking about, get your facts straight!!!! Being GAy had nothing to do with it, it just happens to be an easy way to get people in trouble for the wrong reasons! Seriously grow up, be adults here, and get your facts under controll before you judge, or press charges for the wrong reason, your going to ruin peoples lives, when Gay had NOTHING to do with it!!!!!!! by the way i am gay, and i know this all for FACT!!!!!!!! you all know nothing, you were not there and cant say anythything one way or another!!!!!

This is a joke, people dont you have anythng better to do with your lives... i mean your gay and thats cool, but why cahrge people with a hate crime. This is not a hate crime, and if your so uncomfortable with yourself as a gay to charge people with a hate crime, them you need to take a good long look in the mirror. Just because someone beat you up, maybe its not because your gay, mabe its beacause of something you did, Maybe it was just bad kuck crossing your path. Really You could make or break these peoples lives, think long and hard before you let this go on, Karma is what they say.

All that most of us have to go on, not personally knowing any of the parties involved, is what is reported to us in the media. It isn't always correct but we don't know the until more evidence surfaces or is sorted out. Nobody is ruining any lives here...don't they have a trial set for next month? These is merely a forum, as someone above mentioned, to discuss our opinions on what we read in the posted article.

Here's a couple of things to consider from the guy who reported the story.

First, the police conducted the investigation, and the information and evidence they gathered is what prompted the prosecutors to authorize the charges, which included hate crime.

Second, the facts in the case are what the police released to the media.

Third, these three are, under law, innocent until proven guilty. There are a whole lot of things that could happen from this point forward -- charges could be dropped or reduced, or pleas-bargained to lesser charges, or they could be acquitted -- or a combination of these. Lord knows there are enough charges facing each one of these three that even if the one hate crime charge is dropped, they're each still in a heap of trouble. But this will play out in the courts.

One thing is certain in all of this: There were some really stupid decisions made before the police got involved, and there are consequences for acting stupidity. I'm not judging when I say that -- it's just a matter of fact.

I have never commented on a story pror to this but i am finding it necessary to comment here.... I know the accused persons above and i have read one side in the paper and heard the other side as well and i have pretty much come to the conclusion that this has gone a little far... I think the hate crime charge is STC PD going after these people ~ u seen their records, its obvious. I know they were not beat up because they were gay, however i do believe that there was a good chance that as they were arguing negative comments might have been thrown out there. Im not stating that this is ok but ive been around to the bars and bartended 10+ years and ive seen a lot. People drink to much and say hurtful things to people they even care about. From what i heard the "victims" did not even press charges but because it was labeled "hate crime" the case was picked up by stc or county or whomever, which furthers me to believe they are out to get them. Im not stating they should get off with a wrist slap because i beleive the fight should have never started, or at least stopped at the bar. I also dont beleive the victims are as innocent as they claim, i believe they got to tell there story because of prior history and rap sheets of the accused.... we are not 21 anymore and need to grow up a bit or learn how to handle our alcohol.

Let's give credit to The Time out Sports Pub of STC for serving too many drinks to these folks. The courts, lawyers, and counselors (anger and alcohol) thank you for helping them fill their pockets with fines and fees.

if they were attacked because they were gay then i believe it should classify as hate crime. I agree that being the one attacked and having such awful things said to you is very damaging to anyone but if you are going to call it hate crime then every woman, man and child ever abused physically, verbally, or emotionally by their parent or spouse, their attacker should also be convicted of a hate crime instead of domestic battery or child abuse. I believe what Ted is saying is true, the is not clearly defined and is controversal. I feel sorry for the attacked persons and cant imagine the embarrasment and humiliation and emotions they are going thru, but i also believe that there is a little more to the story and hopefully the justice system will figure it out and handle appropriatly,

was it really necessary to put up all these hateful words against them? yes they messed up. yes they will learn their lesson. but its their business not ours.......... so wake up ...go to work... come home...eat dinner and go to sleep. they will deal with their problems without all the snide remarks on this public website....im surprised half these comments havnt been taken off yet .

She is a teacher?! I wouldn't want someone that beats people up watching my kids!! Hope she doesn't have any kids herself, she would be an awful parent!

I apologize that technology has allowed me to catch this story and to respond to it any way I want. I have to admit that I've been entertained by doing minimal research on the subjects by googling their names. My gut feeling is that these characters are pathetic but forgivable and not really the people we need in our jails. I know the victims feel a little ruffled but no one was hurt. Lets get over this incident and save room in our lock ups for white collar criminals that stole millions from us and will get bonuses this year.

Get real folks the Closet Doors have been flung open.
It's an accepted way of life NationWide now,
both in Schools, Politics, Hollywood and work places.
Look at Barney Frank and his new HeShe wife!!!
The new modern age is here, like it or not we must all live with it !!!!

1. This behavior is more common among teens and young adults in their 20s, but these three are in their 30s?
2. Ironic this incident occurred not too far from the very county court that they will visit often in the coming months.

These FOUR people got in the car after the first confrontation and decided to get back out the car to harass them more (remember the drink thrown in the girls face as susan left?) Can you say PREMEDITATED!!!! Susan didn't get the reaction out of them the first time so shr got out here car for more....! Tired of these people and their "crew" running around st charles thinking they own/run the bar they are occupying. Im anticipating the states decision on charging that 4the person and I think its about time this charade comes to an end!

Meg Sad truth Susan has a daughter :(

My guess is that at least one of the three criminals or their shameful defendants are participating in this thread. If so let me take this opportunity to address Ms. Patton who after committing this crime returned to her workplace teaching two years olds. She did not report this disgusting hateful felony to anyone. As a result she was in the company of my child. She had an obligation to report this incident and did not, not even after the arrest. Our family is horrified to think that our sweet toddler was in the presence of someone capable of such terrible hate and violence. Ms. Patton should spend some time considering what legal action the parents of her students may take.

Yes. That is correct. They have not been convicted. As a child care provider Ms. Patton was responsible to report an arrest. Anytime an individual is fingerprinted it is reported to DCFS.

So if she does have a child, and has to report this to DCFS would her child be taken away and would she be able to continue to teach? How is she even still able to teach?

Most of you idiots so cocerned about what happened were not even thier. Judgig by some comments, some of you were. Wo cares what happened, it is none of your business. Ughh!!! Who ever you are, are you a stalker??? If Bolt has 20 felonies, who cares. Do you know the circumstances behind them. I have 13 felonies and I run a security firm and make BIG BANK, So shut your mouth until you know what you are talking about nigger. For all you uneducated people that means ignorant.

Congrats on your large number of felonies AND your job, you must be very proud! This story became PUBLIC business when these criminals committed another crime! Who are you to call anyone else that has commented uneducated? You come off as the uneducated one when you use that racist term that you just posted, you're disgusting!