This summary of the video was created by an AI. It might contain some inaccuracies.
00:00:00 – 00:38:45
The video focuses on a violent incident that occurred on July 30th, 2022, involving a group floating down the Apple River, including Janelle Duxbury, Madison Cohen, Riley Madison, Quinton Carlson, and Dante. Various witnesses recount the confrontation initiated by Madison against Nikolai Mew (also referred to as Mr. Mew or Mr. MW), leading to escalating tensions. Amidst the confrontation, Nikolai is described as having an expressionless demeanor that scared some witnesses. Dante intervened physically, resulting in a chaotic altercation. Witnesses describe seeing Nikolai stab Riley Madison, initially mistaking it for a punch, and later realizing the severity of the attack upon seeing the knife.
Testimonies also address other dynamics, such as Madison’s aggressive behavior towards Nikolai, the confusion and attempts to diffuse the situation, and the group's formation around Nikolai. Several witnesses mention trying to help the injured, including Riley and another individual named AJ. Though the accounts align on major points, some inconsistencies emerge about specific actions and observations. The testimony reveals a complex interplay of fear, confusion, and violence, emphasizing the chaotic nature of the incident and its aftermath.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, the witness, Janelle Duxbury, is being questioned about events that took place on July 30th, 2022, while tubing down the Apple River with the Carlson Family group, to whom she is a friend. She confirms she had some drinks but was not impaired. During the tubing trip, a disturbance occurred which caught her attention. Janelle recounts hearing yelling and seeing her friend Madison Cohen confronting a man named Nikolai Muu, whom she did not initially know. Madison was yelling and swearing at Nikolai, who reacted by appearing to move his hand or shoulder, though Janelle did not see the actual contact. Following this, chaos ensued, with another individual, Dante, intervening by punching Nikolai and yelling. A physical altercation continued between Dante and Nikolai. Janelle details her position during the disturbance and recounts the sequence of events she observed and heard.
00:05:00
In this segment of the video, the focus is on a witness describing a stabbing incident involving multiple individuals. The witness did not see certain people being stabbed but did witness Riley Madison being stabbed by Nikolai. The witness initially thought it was a punch to Riley’s ribs until the knife was pulled out. After Riley was stabbed, the witness’s priority was to assist her and get her to safety. The witness also assisted in dragging another injured person, AJ, to the shore. During testimony, still frames from a video are shown, highlighting Riley Madison before she was visibly injured and Nikolai’s movements. The witness confirms their locations and actions in the frames but did not notice the weapon in Nikolai’s hand at that time.
00:10:00
In this part of the video, the transcript details a witness describing a violent incident involving someone named Riley Madison being stabbed by Mr. MW. The witness confirms Riley was facing away from the assailant during the attack and was not laying hands on him at that moment. The witness recalls seeing Riley with Mr. MW at an earlier time. Post-stabbing, the witness is shown attempting to help Riley and signaling others to call the police, as the witness did not have a phone. The transcript also includes a brief interaction where the witness confirms they have reviewed the video to prepare for their testimony.
00:15:00
In this part of the video, the speaker is questioned about a series of events that occurred while they were relaxing on tubes on July 31st, 2022. They were asked if they remember providing a statement to the police, which they confirmed. It is noted that while floating, they were unsure who exactly was near them but confirmed Quinton Carlson was part of their group. The speaker did not recall Quinton asking Dante and Anthony to check up on Mr. MW, but remembered Riley suggesting they check things out. They confirmed that Dante was first to approach the suspect, followed by the speaker, Madison, and Riley. The speaker heard people calling for Anthony Carlson to join them with the goal of “building a wall” to diffuse a confrontation, though they had no clear information about what was happening. The speaker saw Mr. MW appearing alone and remembered Madison yelling at him. The speaker’s intent was to separate groups to mitigate the conflict they perceived.
00:20:00
In this part of the video, the discussion focuses on a confrontation involving Maddie and Mr. Mew. The speaker confirms that Maddie was swearing at and pointing at Mr. Mew, and gesturing for him to leave. The speaker recalls that Maddie’s actions seemed aggressive rather than attempting to “mellow things out” as initially stated. The speaker also mentions difficulty in seeing the situation clearly due to their shorter height. It is confirmed that there was a sense of taunting directed at Mr. Mew by other people involved, although specific details of the taunting were unclear. The speaker expresses concern for Mr. Mew being alone during this confrontation.
00:25:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their recollection of an incident involving Mr. Mew and Madison (Maddie). The speaker believes Mr. Mew punched Madison based on reasoning, despite not witnessing the punch directly. They recall Madison standing close to Mr. Mew, but initially did not correctly remember Riley’s position. Upon reviewing the video, it was clarified that Riley was indeed standing next to Madison. The speaker describes Madison’s reaction to the assumed punch, noting that she stumbled and eventually ran. It was also mentioned that Mr. Mew stood over Madison after she fell. The speaker confirmed that Madison did not drop her drink, vape, or cell phone even as she fell. Additionally, the speaker noted that before Madison confronted Mr. Mew, he did not display any aggressive behavior verbally or physically.
00:30:00
In this segment of the video, the testimony describes an individual named Mr. Mew, who was depicted as having a very expressionless and almost demonic look, leading witnesses to feel fearful of him. The discussion confirms that around 13 people were present around Mr. Mew at the time. The witness recalls seeing Dante strike Mr. Mew, who then fell into the water and got back up. A sequence of strikes between Mr. Mew and Dante is recounted, although the witness admits that their memory did not fully align with video evidence. The testimony also touches on a confrontation involving Madison Cohen yelling and swearing at Mr. Mew, and the presence of others supporting her. The witness did not see AJ Martin shove Mr. Mew but acknowledges learning from video footage that it happened. Finally, the segment ends with the witness confirming, after watching the video, that other people were indeed touching Mr. Mew during the stabbing incident, despite initially stating otherwise.
00:35:00
In this segment, the discussion revolves around a witness’s testimony regarding their perception of events during an incident involving Mr. M. The witness asserts that they did not personally see anyone touch Mr. M violently, and they themselves were not touched or harmed by him. The witness clarifies they felt threatened by Mr. M’s demeanor and movements, despite not being physically attacked. It is confirmed that the group had formed a semicircle around Mr. M. The witness also recalls seeing a knife exiting Riley’s body but does not remember the events immediately preceding it, nor any interaction involving Isaac Schuman and Mr. M. The court periodically addresses objections related to the characterization of facts by the lawyers.