Man accused in Portage double fatal stabbing found not guilty

After waiting, for over a year, to have his right to have a jury evaluate the government’s charges against him, Mr. Nathaniel Doyle has finally been exonerated with verdicts of not guilty.

This result should be understood in light of the fact that a simple review of the Portage Police Department’s extensive and thorough investigation would lead any reasonable person to conclude that Mr. Doyle had acted in justifiable self-defense. The Prosecuting Attorney’s criminal allegations to the contrary were soundly rejected by the jury and represent yet another example of why our jury system is of such fundamental importance to ensuring just results in the criminal justice system.

It is Mr. Doyle’s hope that those that were exposed to biased misrepresentations about him and the purported facts surrounding this case - will now recognize the need to evaluate for trustworthiness the nature of the source. And recognize the importance of drawing conclusions only after an objective examination of all the relevant information in an open forum.

The Doyle Family stand strongly behind Mr. Doyle. He he had every right to protect himself. To be clear and state that Mr. Doyle did not run or flee the state after the incident. Mr. Doyle moved from the state under suggestion from the Portage Police Department for his safety. (this was due to all the [malicious] stuff that was being posted on facebook, instagram and Poster signs being placed around the community all by the Sykes family.) Mr. Doyle feared for his life and safety.

Mr. Doyle did NOT domestically abuse Ms. Chardae Pearson. Ms. Pearson stated and testified in court that he assaulted her. (This Perjury) The truth of the matter Ms.Pearson assaulted Mr. Doyle and Portage Police Department offered him the opportunity to press charges. Testimony given by one of the officers.

This was a tragedy for both families. A tragedy that didn’t even have to happen and sadly neither families will ever forget.

Mr. Doyle will never fully recover emotionally from this incident but states he wants nothing but peace a normal life and his beautiful daughters. A life that includes spending quality time with is children, family and friends.

“We would like to thank the jury for their service in this case. Being on a jury is oftentimes not easy, but is necessary for the criminal justice system to work the way that it is supposed to. In difficult cases we ask them to be the voice of the community and determine whether an accused is guilty or not. Whether we agree with the verdict or not, I know our system works best when we have their input on the outcome.”

"Today's verdict was painful and extremely stressful! Disappointing to say the least! The Pearson, Marks and Sykes families are still in great comfort of God."