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No charges to be filed in Grisanti's casino incident; Grisanti disappointed

NYS Senator Mark Grisanti & wife, Maria
WBFO News file photo
NYS Senator Mark Grisanti & wife, Maria

No charges will be filed in the fight two weeks ago between State Senator Mark Grisanti and his wife and several other patrons at the Seneca Niagara Casino in Niagara Falls.

The Niagara County District Attorney's office announced its decision Friday afternoon. 

Police said video from the casino was inconclusive as to who started the fight. 

Grisanti's wife Maria suffered a concussion in the fight.  Grisanti said the fight started when he intervened in an argument between two Seneca Nation businessmen. 

Senator Grisanti is not pleased with the decision by police. 

Grisanti issued the following statement late Friday afternoon:

"It is disappointing that enough evidence could not be collected to charge the people who attacked and injured my wife. My only priority in all of this has been the well being of my wife Maria, and that does not change with the DA's decision. We have been entirely consistent and truthful in this matter. The inaccurate allegations that were reported against us have also been squashed. I disagree with the decision to not press charges. However, I respect the judicial and legal process."