Mandeville Canyon Alleged 'Road Rage' Doctor Arraigned in Court

Dr. Christopher Thompson of Mandeville Canyon, the man accused of assaulting two cyclists with his vehicle on Mandeville Canyon Road during the morning of Fourth of July, had his day in court today. At 8:30 a.m. he appeared at the airport courthouse, pleaded innocent to felony charges of assault with a deadly weapon reckless driving causing injury (2) and battery with serious bodily injury (2) and the special allegation of causing great bodily injury. His lawyer spoke on his behalf and said that the incident was an accident.

The next court date for Dr. Thompson is September 12th, but the proceeding will probably take place without Dr. Thompson, who took steps to authorize his council to appear on his behalf.

Meanwhile, charges that the doctor was involved with another road rage incident with cyclists on March 17th on Mandeville Canyon are being investigated.

Dr. Thompson's attorney, Peter Swarth, and his shy publicist.

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