Binghamton University student Bryan Steinhauer was beaten into a two-month long coma in May 2008 by Serbia-born college basketball player Miladin Kovacevic. Stienhauer had been allegedly dancing with one of Kovacevic's friends' girlfriends. Following the beating, Kovacevic fled to Serbia. The Serbian government paid Stienhauer $900,000 as part of a deal to handle the case in Serbia.
On April 22, 2009, Steinhauer gave his first press briefing from Mount Sinai Medical Center since the accident, saying although he was still recovering, he hopes for the best. Stienhauer said he does not remember the attack which left him in a coma. He also says the best revenge would be to get back where he was before the attack.
American-Serbian Relations
Following Miladin Kovacevic was released on bail, paid by a Serbian diplomat, following an arrest from assault charges, he fled to his home country of Serbia. U.S. and Serbian relations grew tense during the manhunt because both countries insisted that the case be handled in their respective justice systems. The Serbian government paid Steinhauer $900,000 in a deal which allowed Serbia to handle the case in their country.NY1: Binghamton Student Says He Doesn't Remember Near-Fatal Attack
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Stienhauer was 5'9", 130 lbs
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Receives outpatient therapy at Mount Sinai Medical Center four times a week including physical, occupational, speech therapyNY1: Binghamton Student Says He Doesn't Remember Near-Fatal Attack
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