Weirton, WV- A landlord suffered serious injuries after a confrontation with his tenant escalated. The incident stemmed from a dispute over loud music being played by the landlord while he was performing work on his home.
Michael Besozzi II, age 36, received a prison sentence ranging from one to five years following an Alford plea related to the April incident. The Brooke County Prosecuting Attorney’s office confirmed the sentencing on Saturday.
Besozzi’s landlord sustained a separated shoulder and torn rotator cuff after falling from scaffolding. According to a criminal complaint, the tenant confronted his landlord about the noise and allegedly shook the scaffolding, leading to the fall.
Following the incident, police interviewed the landlord at the hospital, where he described being pushed by Besozzi. The first police response to the scene occurred when officers found the landlord receiving care from emergency medical technicians.
Initially charged with misdemeanor assault, Besozzi later faced felony charges after a court appearance. The ongoing case highlights the consequences that can result from disputes between landlords and tenants.