FARGO, N.D. — A 43-year-old St. Paul man is accused of fighting three men — two of whom suffered permanent brain damage — Saturday night outside a Fargo bar.

Darren Patterson of St. Paul faces two felony counts of aggravated assault, according to charges filed Tuesday, May 30, in Cass County District Court.

The two men who suffered brain damage were identified as Christopher Sang and James Grant, court documents said. Patterson also faces a misdemeanor count of simple assault for punching a third man, identified as Jeffrey Grant, the document said.

Police were called to the HoDo Restaurant and Lounge about 11 p.m. Saturday for a fight in progress. They found Sang and James Grant both unconscious, court documents stated.

James Grant’s head wound was bleeding and he was spitting up blood and breathing abnormally. Sang, who regained consciousness at the scene, appeared disoriented and told police he did not remember what happened, court documents stated.

Sang and James Grant were taken to the hospital. As of Tuesday, James Grant was still unconscious, court documents said. He remained hospitalized at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, hospital staff said.

A HoDo bartender told police that Sang, James Grant and Jeffrey Grant got into a fight with Patterson in the bar. Patterson and the three other men were subsequently ordered to leave the bar via separate doors. Patterson crossed the street before returning and fighting the men, according to court documents. Related Articles Sept. 30 is last day for public comment on Pigs Eye Lake makeover

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In 2010, Patterson was charged with felony assault after breaking a man’s nose at Dempsey’s Pub in Fargo, court records show. In that case, Patterson ended up pleading guilty to a misdemeanor count of simple assault.

On Tuesday, Patterson posted $100,000 bail to be released from the Cass County Jail. He has hired attorney Ross Brandborg to represent him.

Patterson’s “family and himself are concerned about everybody involved in the case,” said Brandborg, who declined to comment further.