Ex-manager to stand trial

brought a second rebuke from the judge and a quick retortfrom Mr. DePasquale.

The exchange ended with District Judge Pappas threatening to hold Mr. DePasquale in contempt of court. “Are you familiar with that concept?” District JudgePappas asked.

“I certainly am, and I know that I am not in contempt,” Mr. DePasquale responded. “You are if I say you are,” District Judge Pappas replied.

State law, however, says magisterial district judges do not have the authority to hold attorneys or law enforcement officers in contempt.

The video prompted widespread outrage in Pittsburgh and protests outside Pizza Milano. Mr. Yilmaz was fired after the video came to light.

Mr. DePasquale said Thursday his client will continueto fight the charges.

“What was seen on that video that was played today is just a snippet at the end of what went on there,” he said. “There was prolonged contact between my client and that woman.”

He said Ms. Martin was told outside the restaurant that she was too intoxicated to enter Pizza Milano, and said he believes Mr. Yilmaz had called 911 before the altercation turned physical.

“We have no intent of pleading to anything in this case,” Mr. DePasquale said.

Charges of aggravated assault and simple assault were held for court against Mr. Yilmaz, who is scheduled to appear in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court for a formal arraignment March 13.