The Associated Press
DAYTON - A man already charged in a 2003 street brawl over a keg of beer now faces new accusations that he killed a college student during the fight.
A Montgomery County grand jury on Thursday indicted Lonnie Jacob Ragan, 20, of Oglethorpe, Ga., on charges of involuntary manslaughter and possession of criminal tools.
Ragan was charged last year with aggravated riot in the fight during which Douglas Moeller, 21, of Vandalia, died.
Ragan has pleaded not guilty to the riot charge. His lawyer, John Rion, said Ragan acted in self-defense after being threatened by a group of people, including Moeller.
Five other men were indicted Thursday on lesser charges.
The indictments stem from a Nov. 30 brawl in suburban Huber Heights that police say started when two groups at a birthday party began arguing over a keg of beer. About 15 people were involved in a street fight that included weapons ranging from guns to golf clubs.
Moeller died after being stabbed in the neck, chest and shoulder, police said.
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