Kevin Murphy, Leader Correspondent
A 29-year-old man has been indicted in federal court for allegedly stabbing another man last month at a Keshena tavern.
According to an affidavit by FBI Agent Sarah Deamron, Robert D. Clay was recorded on a video surveillance camera outside the War Bonnet Tavern pulling a knife after arguing with two men March 12.
A third man approached Clay in an attempt to defuse the confrontation, then circled behind him and grabbed his arm to get the knife. Clay swung the knife, striking the man in the shoulder.
The man was transported to and treated at ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano.
The man told a Menominee Tribal Police officer that he was stabbed trying to prevent a fight.
When a MTP detective and a FBI agent interviewed Clay on March 13, he initially denied having a knife, according to the affidavit. He admitted to having several beers before the incident.
Clay later said he might have pulled a knife and swung at several men on the porch as someone might have gotten too close to him. Clay said his memory becomes faulty when he gets angry.
Clay was taken into custody on March 22 and indicted Tuesday for assault with a weapon with intent to do bodily harm.
His arraignment is set for Monday before Magistrate James Sickle.
If convicted, Clay faces maximum statutory penalties of 20 years in prison.
Court records do not list an address for Clay.