PPD: Suspect attacked dominoes opponent with brass knuckles after losing game

A Pensacola man is facing an aggravated battery charge for allegedly hitting his dominoes opponent with brass knuckles after he lost a game.

The victim told police he was playing dominoes with Michael Jerome Seawright, 46, the night of May 14 at Cabana Liquors on West Cervantes Street. He said Seawright became upset when he lost the game, and, when he left the store soon after, he believes Seawright hit him in the back of the head with brass knuckles.

The victim said before he lost consciousness, he saw a black, bald man running away.

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The Pensacola Police Department officer who took the report three days later saw a large cut on the victim's head and swelling. The doctor told the officer that the victim had a concussion and had been experiencing dizzy spells since he was struck.

The victim later said he didn't see Seawright hit him, but people at Cabana Liquors told him that Seawright assaulted him, and many patrons saw Seawright walk out and put on brass knuckles. The victim also told police that Seawright previously pulled out brass knuckles on him after a game of dominoes.

The victim and Seawright reportedly saw each other in June, during which Seawright denied hitting the victim because he "wouldn't hit an old guy."

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The officer noted in Seawright's arrest report that the suspect is a convicted felon with a history of violent arrests.

Seawright was booked into the Escambia County Jail on Tuesday for one count of aggravated battery. He was still in custody Wednesday afternoon and his bond was set at $10,000.

Emma Kennedy can be reached at ekennedy@pnj.com or 850-435-8680.