Miladin Kovacevic

Miladin Kovacevic is a Serbian basketball player who was recruited to play for Binghamton University. Kovacevic allegedly attacked fellow Binghamton student Bryan Steinhauer on May 4, 2008, after he was seen dancing with one of the Serbian's friends' girlfriends. The ensuing fight left the Steinhauer in a two-month long coma. Kovacevic was bailed out of prison and fled to Serbia.CNN: Serbian athlete sought in assault on fellow student

Bryan Steinhauer made his first public appearance since the incident on April 22, 2009, speaking from Mount Sinai Medical Center. While still recovering, he says his hopes are high. Steinhauer also admitted to not remembering the attack. When asked about revenge, he said the best form of revenge would be recovering to the same point he was before the attack.NY1: Binghamton Student Says He Doesn't Remember Near-Fatal Attack

Kovacevic fled to his home country of Serbia after a Serbian diplomat posted bail for his release. Serbia has agreed to cooperate with the United States on the case.The Associated Press: Serbia to cooperate in case of student wanted in US The Serbian government paid Steinhauer nearly $900,000 in a deal which would allow the nation to try Kovacevic's case in their country.NY1: Binghamton Student Says He Doesn't Remember Near-Fatal Attack

"My son is not running away from justice, he's running away from injustice."CNN: Serbian athlete sought in assault on fellow student (July 10, 2008) - Branka Kovacevic, Miladin Kovacevic's mother, CNN

"That's not the way it works. He doesn't get to decide by fleeing the country and committing another criminal act."CNN: Serbian athlete sought in assault on fellow student (July 10, 2008) - Ivan Rochman, Lawyer for the Steinhauer family, CNN