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DJ Bush Accused Of Brutal Assault
posted (February 18, 2016)
You probably know his voice on the radio, but 37 year-old James Bush, who is known to More FM listeners as "DJ Bush" is making the TV evening news tonight. That's after a man who reportedly used to be his friend, accused Bush of putting a viscous beatdown on him.

The complainant is Marlon Chavez, who told police that he, Bush and others were socializing at a wake. They had a disagreement, and according to Chavez, Bush, who was reportedly under the influence, assaulted him. Chavez told police that Bush punched him several times in the face, and when the fight was finally stopped, Chavez was in a bloody mess.

He's been hospitalized for the past 2 weeks with 8 fractures to his facial bones, and 4 of his teeth knocked out during the face. To recover from these injuries, Chavez will need facial reconstructive surgery, which includes 16 pins, four plates and 4 pieces of steel. He's being treated by the doctors at the KHMH, and is reportedly unable to make any discernible facial gestures such as smiling or laughing, and he can barely speak. Actions such as coughing or sneezing causes Chavez intense pain, and it often causes him to cough up blood.

Chavez, who spoke of his ordeal, told reporters that he once thought of Bush a brother before this incident.

Police have since investigated Chavez's report against DJ Bush, and Bush has since been charged with dangerous harm. He was arraigned today before Magistrate Deborah Rogers, and he was released on bail of $6,000. He must return to court on April 22.

In the meantime, Marlon Chavez needs that facial reconstructive surgery, which will cost him about $9,600. That's a surgery that he cannot afford, and he's hoping members of the public will be able to assist him with monetary donations.

Anyone wishing to assist Chavez can reach him at telephone number 632-6418 or his home number, 203-4116.

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