The victim's deposition:
Tapscott told police he was close friends with McClain, Willingham and a few others who were at the residence during the alleged altercation. “We call each other brothers,” Tapscott said in the deposition. “We were all with Rolando when he got drafted into the NFL.” Tapscott stated he is known as “Tard” among the group, while McClain is called “Boo” and Willingham is nicknamed “Tweezy.”
Tapscott (Tard) said McClain and some others went outside. A few minutes later, McClain opened the door and allegedly told him that Willingham, who had just arrived, wanted to fight him. When Tapscott refused to come outside, Willingham and the other friends walked inside. Tapscott said Willingham slapped him several times before he put his head down to avoid the attacks. The friend who invited Tapscott over asked him to leave, and Willingham allegedly said the fight would continue outside.
“Rolando stood there laughing and recording it on his phone,” Tapscott told police.
Tapscott said Willingham attacked him when they got outside, so he went to his car to get a box cutter. He alleged that McClain told him to “put that gun down.” When Tapscott replied that he had a knife, he said McClain pulled a gun and pointed it him. When Tapscott did not pull the box cutter out of his pocket, McClain allegedly fired a shot by his left ear. Tapscott said he ducked and when he looked at McClain again, the gun was still pointed at him.
“Rolando said, ‘Take it out of your pocket,’ ” Tapscott said. “I took out the box cutter and he started laughing.”
McClain is represented by the Burney and Burney law firm of Decatur. The firm did not return a telephone call seeking comment Friday, but issued a statement: “Mr. McClain asserts his innocence. We are confident that Mr. McClain will be cleared of all charges.” McClain denies being involved in a fight, as well as firing a gun.
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