Student seen in viral chokehold video sues Baltimore security guards, company, restaurant

A Loyola University student filed a lawsuit against two Baltimore security guards, a security company and a Federal Hill restaurant after he was put into a chokehold in a viral video.

The video shared across social media showed the student — identified by his attorney as Cameron Barnes — being put into a chokehold by a bouncer on East Cross Street following an argument.

Baltimore Police investigated the incident, and days later, 41-year-old Kevin Weaver turned himself in . He was charged with aggravated assault, officers said.

The incident occurred outside of Cross Street Public House. However, the restaurant said that Weaver was not employed by them.

According to a spokesperson, security services were provided by Ace Event Services Group. Following the incident, the restaurant