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But the video clearly shows two men beating a person who appears helpless — leading to the question of what point justifiable force crosses the line to assault.

Calgary’s police are so far on the side of the bouncers, saying a full review of Jamesons security video backs up their story of a customer looking for trouble — and the say if any charges are laid, they will likely be against the customer, rather than the doormen.

But those who witnessed the beating say whatever caused it, the consequences went way too far.

“The guy was helpless,” said Kandola.

Marakis said the man was restrained by his friends, but he continued to utter threats, saying he planned to come back, and that he planned to hurt the bouncers — a knife being mentioned at some point, along with a threat to stab the doorman.

“These were dangerous threats and I fault my own guys for not phoning police at that instant, because that’s what they should have done,” said Marakis, who says his door staff are trained and certified.

http://www.calgarysun.com/2014/09/03...-unruly-patron