YOUNGSTOWN City firefighter, his brother face assault charges

The fire chief said the firefighter's job depends on the outcome of the case.
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Youngstown firefighter and his twin brother have been indicted by a Mahoning County grand jury on charges of felonious assault.
Fireman James A. Dimuzio, 39, of 228 Melrose Ave., and his brother, Anthony J. of 2220 Coral Sea Drive, face one count each stemming from an attack on a man in Rachel's Restaurant, 8586 South Ave., in Boardman on Jan. 13.
The allegations are not clear on which brother is supposed to have attacked first.
Edward T. Saadi, an attorney, told police he was in the restaurant restroom about 10:30 p.m. when one of the brothers approached and asked if he were Ed Saadi.
Saadi told police the same brother then said, "I don't like the things you have been saying about my girlfriend," whom Saadi previously dated.
Saadi said that when he offered to discuss the matter, the man punched him in the face several times.
After Saadi fell to the floor, his attacker stomped on his head, according to reports.
A bystander in the restroom pulled the attacker off Saadi, allowing him to run to the main section of the restaurant.
Witnesses told police that the attacker followed Saadi into the restaurant's lobby and called for his brother. Reports say the brother came over and both began punching Saadi.
Patrons and restaurant workers pulled the men off Saadi, according to reports, and one brother threatened further harm to Saadi.
Witnesses told police that the Dimuzio brother who joined the fray in the main restaurant area chased Saadi's friend, who had been in the bathroom at the time of the first attack, and could be heard screaming "I don't forget a face, I'll shoot you in your face and kill you."
Police reports indicate Saadi's friend refused to file charges against the brothers.
Injuries: Saadi was treated for a swollen lip, bruised cheek, bloody nose and eye problems.
James Dimuzio was treated at the restaurant by medical personnel for cuts and scratches. Police noted that Dimuzio's injuries were the result of his being restrained by people in the restaurant.
His job: Fire Chief John O'Neill said James Dimuzio's job will largely depend on the outcome of the case.
O'Neill said that while a job candidate may not be hired with a felony conviction, Dimuzio is already with the department and there is a process to follow before it can be determined if he will keep his job.
Dimuzio has been with the department 16 years.